Air Fryer Stuffed Mini Peppers - Keto & Low Carb Recipes

Air fryer stuffed mini peppers! Are you looking for an easy air fryer appetizer you can whip up under 15 minutes then this mini stuffed pepper is what you are looking for? Filled with all of your favorite things like cream cheese, cheddar cheese, spices, and pepperoni, they are the perfect little snack you would enjoy eating. This keto-friendly appetizer is very easy to put together and perfect for game day or a party! Let me show you how to make it in easy steps.

PREPRATION TIME:

PREP TIME: 10 minutes
COOK TIME: 7 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 17 minutes

EQUIPMENT:

Air Fryer

INGREDIENTS:

10 sweet mini peppers
150 g cream cheese softened
⅓ cup cheddar cheese grated
⅓ cup pepperoni chopped
1 teaspoon garlic granules
1 teaspoon onion granules
½ Tablespoon olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Red pepper flakes to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

Cut each mini pepper in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and membrane, brush with olive oil, and set them aside on a plate.
In a small mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, chopped pepperoni, onion granules, garlic granules, chili flakes, salt, and black pepper and mix until fully combined.
Fill each pepper half with the cream cheese filling and arrange it in the air fryer basket in a single layer without overcrowding the basket.
Air fry the stuffed mini peppers in the air fryer at 180C/365F for 7-9 minutes until the filling is golden brown.
Remove from the air fryer and carefully arrange it on a flat plate. Leave to cool slightly before serving.

NOTES:

How to store:
The stuffed peppers are best eaten fresh and hot out of the air fryer, however, you can store them in the fridge for up to 2 days in an airtight container. Just reheat them in the air fryer for a few minutes before serving.

NUTRITION:

Calories: 48kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 66mgPotassium: 49mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 558IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg