Air Fryer Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers Recipe

Ingredients

Peppers

• 1 bag mini sweet peppers, 14 peppers cut lengthwise and seeded
• 2 teaspoons avocado oil

Cream Cheese Filling

• 1 (8-oz) package cream cheese, softened at room temperature
• 2/3 cup mozzarella cheese, or cheddar cheese, grated
• 2 stalks green onion, finely chopped
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sriracha, optional

Instructions

1. Add the cream cheese, grated mozzarella cheese, finely chopped green onions, garlic powder, salt, and optional sriracha to a mixing bowl. Stir well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined. Using an electric hand mixer or stand mixer can help achieve a smooth filling.
2. Slice the tops off the mini sweet peppers and cut each pepper in half lengthwise. Remove any seeds inside to make room for the filling.
3. Drizzle the avocado oil over the prepared peppers. Use your hands to toss them gently until all pieces are evenly coated with oil.
4. Spoon the cream cheese filling into each pepper half, ensuring they are well filled but not overflowing.
5. Place about 6 stuffed peppers in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Press the Bake setting (not Air Fry) and set the temperature to 360 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook for 8 minutes until the filling is melted and peppers are tender.
6. Carefully remove the cooked peppers and transfer them to a serving plate. Repeat the air frying process with the remaining stuffed peppers in batches.

Notes

• You can substitute 1 clove of fresh garlic instead of garlic powder for a more intense garlic flavor.
• Use cheddar cheese in place of mozzarella for a sharper taste variation.
• Make sure peppers are not overcrowded in the air fryer to ensure even cooking.
• Allow peppers to cool slightly before serving to avoid burns from hot filling.