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Greek stuffed peppers cooked to perfection in an air fryer, showcasing vibrant colors and fresh ingredients.

Greek Stuffed Peppers in Air Fryer

A delightful and comforting dish featuring bell peppers stuffed with seasoned ground meat, chickpeas, and feta cheese, cooked to perfection in an air fryer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 325
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4-6 large large bell peppers Choose vibrant colors for a pretty dish!
  • 1 pound lean ground beef (or turkey) Can substitute with plant-based ground meat
  • 1.5 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried dill
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon Adds warmth to the filling
  • 1 cup chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes (undrained)
  • 0.5-0.75 cup cooked rice Use brown rice for a healthier option
  • 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese Plus more for garnish
  • 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley Plus more for garnish
  • tzatziki sauce (for serving) Optional, but highly recommended!

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Spray the inside of an air fryer basket with cooking spray and preheat it to 400°F.
  2. Cut the tops off your bell peppers, discarding the seeds, and dice those tops for later use.
Cooking the Peppers
  1. Carefully place the peppers in the air fryer basket and cook for about 6 minutes.
  2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and sear for about three minutes.
  3. Add the diced tops of the peppers and spices; cook for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Fold in chickpeas and diced tomatoes, then stir in the cooked rice, feta, and parsley.
  5. Scoop the filling generously into each prepared pepper and return them to the air fryer.
  6. Cook for another 4-6 minutes, then sprinkle with more feta and fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Leftover stuffed peppers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or frozen for longer storage. Pre-cook rice for quicker assembly. Customize your filling with leftover veggies or different cheese.