Ingredient Vegetable Pepper Stuffed Pepper Air-Fryer Turkey Stuffed Peppers 5.0 (8) 7 Reviews Stuffed peppers are a classic family meal—and they're fun to eat, too. Instead of roasting the sweet peppers in the oven, use an air fryer to get them crisp-tender but not soggy. By Adam Hickman Adam Hickman Adam Hickman spent nearly a decade developing, testing and refining thousands of recipes for various publications. This involved evaluating recipes using ESHA (a nutritional analysis software) and adjusting them as needed to meet nutritional standards. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 28, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD See More Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Jump to recipe Prep Time: 15 mins Additional Time: 15 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 3 Yield: 3 peppers Nutrition Profile: Nut-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Low-Sodium Soy-Free High-Protein Egg-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts These air-fried stuffed peppers come out crisp-tender, avoiding sogginess.Ground turkey is a source of lean protein, supporting muscle health.Low-sodium marinara sauce contributes to a flavorful dish while keeping you in control of your salt intake. Air-Fryer Stuffed Pepper Tips 1) Make sure your peppers are all the same size. That way, they cook at the same rate. 2) Don't crowd the air-fryer basket. Air fryers work by circulating hot air that cooks the food evenly. If your peppers are too close together, the air will not be able to circulate properly. If you find your peppers are too big to fit in the basket all at once, cook them in batches. You can keep the first batch in a warm oven while the second batch cooks. 3) If your peppers have an uneven shape, you can use the pepper tops to keep them upright in the basket. You can also trim the bottom of the peppers so they sit flat, or cut them lengthwise in half and stuff the halves. Additional reporting by Hilary Meyer Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 3 servings 3 medium red bell peppers 1 tablespoon olive oil 12 ounces ground turkey ½ cup cooked brown rice ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs ¾ cup low-sodium marinara sauce 3 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley ¼ teaspoon ground pepper ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (1 oz.) ¼ cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (1 oz.) Directions Coat the basket of an air fryer with cooking spray. Cut tops off peppers and reserve. Seed the peppers and set aside. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add turkey; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 4 minutes. Stir in rice and panko; cook, stirring occasionally, until warmed through, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in marinara, parsley, pepper and Parmesan. Divide the mixture evenly among the prepared peppers. Place the peppers in the prepared air-fryer basket. Nestle the pepper tops in the bottom of the basket. Cook at 350°F until the peppers are tender, about 8 minutes. Top with mozzarella; cook until the cheese is melted, about 2 minutes more. Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, January 2019 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 407 Calories 21g Fat 26g Carbs 29g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 3 Serving Size 1 pepper Calories 407 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 26g 9% Dietary Fiber 4g 14% Total Sugars 7g Protein 29g 59% Total Fat 21g 26% Saturated Fat 5g 27% Cholesterol 96mg 32% Vitamin A 4644IU 93% Vitamin C 159mg 177% Folate 74mcg 19% Sodium 340mg 15% Calcium 172mg 13% Iron 3mg 15% Magnesium 58mg 14% Potassium 575mg 12% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.