Air Fryer Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers (Printable)
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 your air fryer to 375°F for 3 minutes.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine the 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 the stuffed peppers in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 8–10 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the tops are lightly golden.
05 - Carefully remove from the 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 Tips:
01 -
- The air fryer creates this magical contrast between tender, sweet peppers and a golden, slightly crisp cheese top that no one can resist
- They come together in under 30 minutes but look like you spent way more effort on them than you actually did
02 -
- Overfilling the peppers might cause some cheese to melt and drip into your air fryer so keep the filling contained within the pepper walls
- Different air fryers cook differently so check at 8 minutes and add more time only if needed
03 -
- If your peppers are especially small, reduce the cooking time by a minute or two so they do not become too soft
- A small piping bag makes filling faster and neater if you are making a large batch