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Jennifer Johnson

Stuffed Air Fryer Banana Peppers: A Tasty Healthy Treat

Stuffed Air Fryer Banana Peppers are a delicious and healthy treat filled with rice, cheese, and ground meat, perfect for a quick meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large banana peppers
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup cooked ground beef or turkey
  • 1/4 cup diced onion
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup marinara sauce optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Slice the banana peppers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, shredded cheddar cheese, cooked ground beef or turkey, diced onion, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
  4. Stuff each banana pepper half with the filling mixture, pressing down gently to pack it in.
  5. Brush the stuffed peppers with olive oil to help them crisp up during cooking.
  6. Place the stuffed peppers in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. If desired, drizzle marinara sauce over the stuffed peppers before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1stuffed pepperCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For a vegetarian option, substitute the ground meat with black beans or lentils.
  • Add spices like cumin or chili powder to the filling for an extra kick.

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