Posted by 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:
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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
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Cut each mini pepper in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and membrane, brush with olive oil, and set them aside on a plate.
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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.
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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.
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Air fry the stuffed mini peppers in the air fryer at 180C/365F for 7-9 minutes until the filling is golden brown.
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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.
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
