Air Fryer Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers (Print Version)

Crispy mini peppers loaded with savory cream cheese filling, air fried until golden and tender.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 16 mini sweet peppers (about 1 lb), halved and seeded

→ Cheese Filling

02 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
04 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
06 - 1 garlic clove, minced
07 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
08 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Optional Garnish

11 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
12 - Pinch of smoked paprika or red pepper flakes

# Directions:

01 - Preheat your air fryer to 375°F for 3 minutes.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, cheddar, Parmesan, chives, garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Mix until smooth and well combined.
03 - Fill each mini pepper half generously with the cream cheese mixture, smoothing the tops with a spoon.
04 - Arrange the stuffed peppers in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the tops are lightly golden.
05 - Carefully remove from the air fryer. Let cool for 2-3 minutes, then transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with fresh parsley and a pinch of smoked paprika or red pepper flakes, if desired. Serve warm.

# Insider Tips:

01 -
  • The air fryer creates the perfect tender-crisp texture without heating up your entire kitchen
  • You can prep them ahead and cook them in under 10 minutes right before guests arrive
  • The combination of creamy filling and sweet roasted peppers is absolutely addictive
02 -
  • Overcrowding the air fryer basket will steam the peppers instead of roasting them so work in batches if needed
  • The filling will puff up slightly during cooking so do not overstuff or it may spill over the edges
  • Serving them warm is ideal but they are still delicious at room temperature for casual grazing
03 -
  • Look for bags of mixed colored mini peppers to make the presentation absolutely stunning
  • If your air fryer runs hot, check at 7 minutes to prevent the cheese from browning too much

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