Stuffed Mini Sweet Peppers
Stuffed Mini Sweet Peppers is made with cream cheese, shredded cheddar or mozzarella, 2 green onions, garlic; air fry at 375°F for 12 minutes to serve 6. 170 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Equipment
Steps
- 1
Halve mini peppers lengthwise and remove seeds.
- 2
Mix cream cheese, shredded cheese, green onions, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Fill each pepper half generously with the cream cheese mixture.
- 4
Sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning. Air fry at 375°F for 10-12 minutes until peppers are tender and filling is golden.
- 5
Garnish with fresh herbs and optional crumbled bacon.
Tip: Don't overfill — the cream cheese puffs up during cooking. For a spicy kick, mix in diced jalapenos or use pepper jack cheese instead of cheddar.
Why Air Fry This?
- ⏱️Ready in 12 minutes vs ~19 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
- 🔥Rapid air circulation delivers oven-quality results in a fraction of the time.
- ⚡Uses significantly less energy than heating a full-size oven for a single batch.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cook Stuffed Mini Sweet Peppers at 375°F for 12 minutes. Don't overfill — the cream cheese puffs up during cooking. For a spicy kick, mix in diced jalapenos or use pepper jack cheese instead of cheddar.
You need: 12 mini sweet peppers, halved and seeded, 8 oz cream cheese, softened, 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella, 2 green onions, sliced, 1 clove garlic, minced, 1/4 tsp smoked paprika, Salt and pepper to taste, Everything bagel seasoning, Fresh herbs for garnish, Optional: crumbled bacon. This recipe serves 6 with 170 calories per serving.
Stuffed Mini Sweet Peppers takes 12 minutes total at 375°F. Garnish with fresh herbs and optional crumbled bacon.
This recipe is rated Easy. It serves 6 and takes just 12 minutes at 375°F.
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