Air Fryer Gluten-Free Stuffed Mini Peppers
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
8
minutesCalories
170
kcalCelebrate Cinco de Mayo with these colorful Air Fryer Fiesta Stuffed Mini Peppers! Gluten-free, cheesy, and packed with spicy black bean filling, they’re the perfect quick snack or appetizer for your fiesta.
Ingredients
1 cup canned black beans (rinsed & drained)
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
¼ cup salsa
2 tbsp chopped cilantro
1 tsp cumin
½ tsp garlic powder
Optional: sour cream or guacamole for topping
Directions
- Prep the Peppers
🔸 Slice mini peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds.
🔸 Lightly spray with olive oil and set aside. - Make the Filling
🔸 In a bowl, mash black beans slightly.
🔸 Stir in salsa, cumin, garlic powder, and half the cheddar cheese. - Stuff the Peppers
🔸 Fill each pepper half with bean mixture.
🔸 Top with remaining cheese. - Air Fry to Fiesta Time
🔥 Preheat air fryer to 370°F.
🔥 Arrange stuffed peppers in the basket (work in batches if needed).
🔥 Air fry for 6–8 minutes until cheese is melted and peppers are tender. - Garnish & Serve
🍽 Sprinkle chopped cilantro. Serve with sour cream or guacamole if desired!
Notes
- Nutritional Info (Per Serving):
Calories: 170 | Carbs: 11g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 10g | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g - Useful Tips & Advice:
✔️ Choose vibrant mini peppers for a colorful presentation.
✔️ Swap black beans for refried beans if you prefer a creamier filling.
✔️ Air fry in a single layer for even cooking!
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