To make stuffed mini peppers in an air fryer, halve and seed 12 mini sweet peppers, fill them with a mix of light cream cheese, Greek yogurt, feta, chives, dill and garlic, top with sesame seeds and air fry at 375°F for 6 to 8 minutes. You get 24 warm, blistered bites in about 20 minutes, at roughly 85 calories per serving of 4.
12 mini sweet peppers (about 8 oz / 225 g), halved lengthwise and seeded
4 oz (113 g) light cream cheese (Neufchatel), softened
1/3 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
1/4 cup crumbled feta
2 tbsp chopped fresh chives or green onion
1 tbsp chopped fresh dill (or 1 tsp dried)
1 small garlic clove, finely grated
1/4 tsp fine salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tsp sesame seeds (white, black or mixed)
Olive oil spray
How Do You Make Stuffed Mini Peppers in an Air Fryer?
Prep: Halve the mini peppers lengthwise through the stem and scrape out the seeds and ribs. Pat them dry.
Mix: Stir the cream cheese, Greek yogurt, feta, chives, dill, garlic, salt and pepper together until smooth.
Fill: Spoon or pipe about 2 teaspoons of filling into each pepper half and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Preheat: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F for about 3 minutes and lightly spray the crisper plates with oil.
Air fry: Arrange the peppers filling side up in a single layer, splitting them between both baskets of a dual air fryer. Air fry at 375°F for 6 to 8 minutes, until the peppers blister and soften and the filling is warm and lightly golden.
Serve: Let them cool for 2 minutes so the filling sets, then serve warm as an appetizer or side.
Dual basket tip: Turn it into dinner. Put the peppers in basket 1 (375°F, 7 minutes) and our air fryer chicken breast in basket 2 (380°F, 16 to 20 minutes), then press Sync Finish or Smart Finish so both are ready together.
Budget pick: YEUKYEA 9.5 Qt DualTwo 4.75-Qt drawers fit 12 pepper halves each in a single layer, with Sync Finish.
How Many Calories Are in Air Fryer Stuffed Mini Peppers? (Estimated)
Per serving (4 halves, 1/6 of the recipe): about 85 calories, 6 g fat (3.5 g saturated), 4 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2.5 g sugar, 4 g protein, and about 235 mg sodium. These are estimates calculated from standard USDA values for mini sweet peppers, Neufchatel cheese, nonfat Greek yogurt, feta and salt. Leave out the added salt to cut the sodium, since the feta is already salty.
Salads: serve over arugula with a squeeze of lemon for a light lunch
What Are Some Flavor Variations?
Everything bagel: swap the sesame seeds for 1 tsp everything bagel seasoning
Southwest: replace the dill with cilantro, add 1/2 tsp cumin and top with a little pepper jack
Turkey sausage: fold 4 oz cooked crumbled lean turkey sausage into the filling for extra protein
Jalapeño kick: add 1 finely diced seeded jalapeño to the filling
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do you cook stuffed mini peppers in the air fryer?
Air fry stuffed mini pepper halves at 375°F for 6 to 8 minutes. Pull them when the skins blister and the filling is warm and lightly golden on top.
Can you make stuffed mini peppers ahead of time?
Yes. Fill the peppers, cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Air fry straight from the fridge and add 1 to 2 minutes.
How do you keep the filling from melting out?
Use softened block-style light cream cheese rather than whipped, add Greek yogurt for body, keep the filling level with the pepper edges and do not go above 375°F.
Are air fryer stuffed mini peppers healthy?
They are a light, high-flavor snack. We estimate about 85 calories, 6 g fat and 4 g protein per serving of 4 halves. These are estimates and will vary with your brands.
Can you make them dairy free?
Yes. Swap the cream cheese, yogurt and feta for a dairy-free cream cheese plus 1 tbsp nutritional yeast, or fill the peppers with seasoned mashed white beans.
How do you reheat leftover stuffed peppers?
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 3 to 4 minutes.
