Savory Italian Sausage Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers
These savory Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers feature a robust Italian sausage filling mixed with rice, marinara, and melted mozzarella for a quick, protein-packed dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Ingredients
2 large red bell peppers
2 large yellow bell peppers
1 pound hot Italian sausage
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 cup spaghetti sauce
1/4 cup chopped Roma tomato
1 1/4 cups cooked rice
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. Preheat air fryer to three hundred fifty Fahrenheit.
2. Prepare peppers by removing tops, seeds, and membranes.
3. Brown Italian sausage in a skillet; drain excess fat.
4. Stir in herbs, spices, rice, tomato, sauce, and cheeses.
5. Spoon mixture into bell peppers.
6. Air fry for 15 to 20 minutes until peppers are tender.
Notes
Select peppers with flat bottoms for stability.
Pre-cook peppers for 5 minutes if you prefer them very soft.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 566
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 1150mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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