Description
Air Fryer Cheesy Taco Stuffed Peppers are a delightful and flavorful dish that the whole family will love. These vibrant bell peppers are filled with a savory mixture of ground beef, zesty spices, and gooey cheese, all cooked to perfection in the air fryer. This quick meal is perfect for busy weeknights, game nights, or as a satisfying lunch option. With minimal cleanup and endless customization possibilities, it’s no wonder this recipe has become a favorite for taco lovers everywhere!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 6 bell peppers
- 1 cup long grain white rice (uncooked)
- 1 diced onion
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can Rotel (10 oz)
- 1 can tomato sauce (8 oz)
- salt
- pepper
- cayenne
- chili powder
- cumin
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with diced onion and seasonings until fully cooked.
- Stir in the Rotel, tomato sauce, and uncooked rice. Cover and simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the rice is tender.
- Mix in shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Prepare bell peppers by cutting off tops and removing seeds. Fill each pepper with the cheesy mixture.
- Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for about 10 minutes until peppers are tender.
- Add extra cheese on top and return to air fryer for another minute until melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (approx. 220g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg