Stuffed Bell Peppers: A Comfort Food Made In An Air Fryer

By Jheelum Basu

June 18, 2026

Often considered a comfort food, stuffed bell pepper is a delicious mix of ground meat (beef or turkey), rice, veggies, and cheese. Wondering how to make stuffed bell peppers in an air fryer? Here’s the recipe for you.

Ingredients

4-5 large bell peppers 1 cup cooked rice 1.5 cups ground beef (or turkey) 1 cup of tomato sauce ½ small and diced onion 2 cloves of minced garlic 1 tbsp Italian seasoning 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Olive oil spray Salt and pepper to taste

Step 1

Take the bell peppers and remove the tops, seeds, and membranes. Trim the bottom if needed.

Step 2

Cook the meat with onions, garlic, and olive oil. Mix it with rice. Add tomato sauce and seasonings.

Step 3

Stuff the bell peppers tightly with the cooked rice and meat mixture.

Step 4

Place them in the air fryer basket. Cook at 180°C for 10-15 minutes until peppers turn tender.

Step 5

Add cheese on top of the peppers and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until melted.