Air-Fried Turkey-Stuffed Bell Peppers
Air-Fried Turkey-Stuffed Bell Peppers balance tender, lightly charred peppers with a juicy turkey-and-rice filling scented with Italian herbs and a touch of heat. Melted mozzarella adds a creamy finish that complements the savory aromatics of onion and garlic. Serve for a weeknight dinner or casual gathering when you want something hearty yet bright and colorful.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Air-Fried Turkey-Stuffed Bell Peppers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 47 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 5
- Heart Health
- 38
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 27
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
Rinse and dry the peppers, then slice them in half from top to bottom. Remove the seeds and white membranes, and trim off the stems.
- 2
Brush the outside of each pepper half with olive oil and set them on a work surface, cut side up; lightly sprinkle the insides with salt, about 1/4 teaspoon total.
- 3
In a large bowl, mix the egg, ketchup, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Beat vigorously with a fork or small whisk until well combined.
- 4
Add the ground turkey, cooked rice, minced onion, and minced garlic to the bowl. With clean hands, mix until the ingredients are evenly combined.
- 5
Portion the turkey mixture evenly into the prepared bell pepper halves, then spray the tops with olive oil spray.
- 6
Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C), if your manufacturer recommends preheating. Air fry for about 15 minutes. Sprinkle the tops of the peppers evenly with mozzarella and air fry until the cheese melts, about 5 minutes more. The peppers are done when an instant-read thermometer inserted near the center reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 7
Garnish with Italian flat-leaf parsley and serve warm.
- Calories 624.49 kcal High 31%
- Protein 23.22 g Good Source 46%
- Carbohydrate 35.61 g 13%
- Total Fat 43.8 g High 56%
- Saturated Fat 9.19 g High 46%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 123.23 mg High 41%
- Sodium 784.7 mg High 34%
- Dietary Fiber 1.17 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 3.53 g --
- Added Sugars 2.39 g Low Source 5%
- Calcium 181.17 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 3.56 mg Moderate 20%
- Potassium 117.82 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 63.83 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 86.91 mg Good Source 97%
- Vitamin D 0.24 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Air Fried Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers is made with 15 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bell Pepper, Black Pepper, Diced Onion, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 624.49 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Air-Fried Turkey-Stuffed Bell Peppers made of?
- The main ingredients are Bell Pepper, Black Pepper, Diced Onion, Eggs, Fresh Parsley. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Air-Fried Turkey-Stuffed Bell Peppers?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 624.49 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Air-Fried Turkey-Stuffed Bell Peppers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Air-Fried Turkey-Stuffed Bell Peppers healthy?
- Air-Fried Turkey-Stuffed Bell Peppers has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 624.49 calories and 23.22 g of protein, or 46% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 784.7 mg (34% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.19 g (46% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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