Description
Air Fryer Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers are a delightful appetizer that packs a punch of creamy flavor in every bite. These colorful mini bell peppers are filled with a rich cream cheese mixture, seasoned with fresh herbs and spices, and air-fried to golden perfection. Ideal for parties, game nights, or as a satisfying snack, this easy recipe will impress guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 mini bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp fresh chives (finely chopped)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Wash the mini bell peppers, slice them in half lengthwise, and remove seeds.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, garlic powder, chives, black pepper, and salt until smooth.
- Fill each pepper half generously with the cream cheese mixture.
- Place stuffed peppers in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 10-12 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve warm, optionally drizzled with balsamic glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed peppers (66g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg