Air Fryer Stuffed Poblano Peppers
Stuffed Poblano Peppers are so quick and easy to make in an air fryer. You’ll have this dinner on the table in under 30 minutes making it a perfect weeknight dinner.
Using an air fryer makes these Stuffed Poblano Peppers a quick easy dinner. Start with fresh Poblano peppers, add some taco seasoned ground beef, top with cheese, and pop in the air fryer. It really is that simple! You’ll have these on the dinner table in under 30 minutes!
Poblano peppers are a mild variety popular in Mexican cuisine. They are dark green in color, and the wide shape makes them perfect for stuffing. They are more about flavor than heat, so they are great for the whole family.
Stuffed Poblano Peppers Ingredients
How to Make Stuffed Poblano Peppers
Brown the ground beef and drain off any excess grease.
Add taco seasoning and chopped cilantro. Stir to combine and set aside.
Cut Poblano peppers in half length wise. Cut around the stem to remove seeds.
Toss Poblano halves in olive oil to lightly coat.
Place in an air fryer at 400 degrees and cook for 5 minutes.
Remove peppers from the air fryer. Spoon ground beef mixture into each half, then top with shredded Mexican cheese.
Place back into the air fryer 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Serve topped with sour cream and sliced avocados. (Optional)
As delicious as this recipe is, you can easily add ingredients to suit your own taste. Here are some ideas.
Tips & Tricks
- Change the flavor of this Stuffed Poblano Peppers recipe by adding ingredients to your stuffing such as rice, quinoa, corn, black beans, or salsa.
- Add other toppings before serving such as sour cream, sliced avocados, or hot sauce.
- Sneak in some extra veggies by adding diced bell peppers, onions, or mushrooms to the stuffing.
- When selecting your Poblano peppers at the grocery store, choose peppers that are more round so they will be easier to stuff.
Stuffed Poblano Peppers
Equipment
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- 4 Poblano Peppers halved with seeds removed
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 1 pkg Taco Seasoning
- 1/4 cup Cilantro chopped
- 1 cup Mexican blend cheese shredded
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef and drain off any excess grease.
- Add taco seasoning and chopped cilantro. Stir to combine and set aside.
- Cut Poblano peppers in half length wise. Cut around the stem to remove seeds.
- Toss Poblano halves in olive oil to lightly coat.
- Place in an air fryer at 400 degrees and cook for 5 minutes.
- Remove peppers from the air fryer. Spoon ground beef mixture into each half, then top with shredded Mexican cheese.
- Place back into the air fryer 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Serve topped with sour cream and sliced avocados. (Optional)
Notes
Tips & Tricks
- Change the flavor of this Stuffed Poblano Peppers recipe by adding ingredients to your stuffing such as rice, quinoa, corn, black beans, or salsa.
- Add other toppings before serving such as sour cream, sliced avocados, or hot sauce.
- Sneak in some extra veggies by adding diced bell peppers, onions, or mushrooms to the stuffing.
- When selecting your Poblano peppers at the grocery store, choose peppers that are more round so they will be easier to stuff.
