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.
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
Take the bell peppers and remove the tops, seeds, and membranes. Trim the bottom if needed.
Cook the meat with onions, garlic, and olive oil. Mix it with rice. Add tomato sauce and seasonings.
Stuff the bell peppers tightly with the cooked rice and meat mixture.
Place them in the air fryer basket. Cook at 180°C for 10-15 minutes until peppers turn tender.
Add cheese on top of the peppers and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until melted.