Air Fryer Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers
Crispy mini peppers stuffed with creamy cheese, air fried to perfection. Healthy low carb snack ready in 15 minutes.
Equipment
- Air fryer
- Mixing bowl
- Piping bag (optional)
Ingredients
- 12 mini bell peppers, assorted colors halved and seeds removed
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions or chives
- 0.25 cup cooked bacon bits optional
Instructions
- Mix cream cheese, cheddar, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and green onions until smooth. Fold in bacon if using.
- Spoon or pipe filling into each pepper half. Press to fill.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F. Spray basket lightly.
- Arrange peppers cut side up in single layer.
- Air fry 8-10 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Cool slightly. Garnish and serve warm.
Notes
- Preheat for crisp results.
- Don't overcrowd basket.
- Reheat at 350°F for 3 minutes.