Air Fryer Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers (Printer-friendly)

Colorful mini peppers filled with a creamy, savory cheese blend, perfectly roasted in the air fryer for a delightful appetizer or snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 16 mini sweet peppers (about 1 lb), halved and seeded

→ Cheese Filling

02 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
04 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
06 - 1 garlic clove, minced
07 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
08 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Optional Garnish

11 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
12 - Pinch of smoked paprika or red pepper flakes

# Directions:

01 - Preheat air fryer to 375°F for 3 minutes.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar, Parmesan, chives, garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Mix until smooth and well combined.
03 - Fill each mini pepper half generously with the cream cheese mixture, smoothing the tops with a spoon.
04 - Arrange stuffed peppers in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 8-10 minutes until peppers are tender and tops are lightly golden.
05 - Carefully remove from air fryer. Let cool for 2-3 minutes, then transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with fresh parsley and a pinch of smoked paprika or red pepper flakes, if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The air fryer gives you that perfectly roasted flavor without heating up your entire kitchen or standing over a hot stove
  • These little bites deliver that satisfying combination of sweet pepper and creamy filling that makes everyone reach for just one more
  • You can prep everything ahead of time and have them ready in under ten minutes when guests arrive
02 -
  • Overcrowding the air fryer basket will make your peppers steam instead of roast, so work in batches if necessary
  • The filling can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator, but let it come to room temperature before stuffing for easier handling
03 -
  • Look for peppers that are similar in size so they cook evenly and look beautiful on the platter
  • A small cookie scoop makes filling the peppers faster and keeps the portions consistent

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