Air Fryer Pepper Poppers

These 4 ingredient air fryer pepper poppers have all the flavors you love in a popper but without the heat. If you like a tad of heat, feel free to add some pepper Jack cheese to the mixture. These will be the first thing to disappear at your next watch party.

 

About Time 

  • Prep Time  10 mins
  • Cook Time 10 mins
  • Total Time 20 mins

  • Ingredients

    • 1 bell pepper, any color
    • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
    • 1 (1 ounce) packet ranch dip mix
    • 2 teaspoons real bacon bits

    • Instructions

      1. Preheat an air fryer to 390 degrees F (199 degrees C) according to manufacturer’s instructions.
      2. Quarter the bell pepper lengthwise. Remove stem, membrane, and seeds; discard. Cut each quarter in half lengthwise.
      3. Mix cream cheese, ranch dip mix, and bacon bits together in a bowl until evenly combined. Using a spoon, divide mixture between pepper slices, about 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons per slice.
      4. Place stuffed bell peppers in the basket of the air fryer. Cook until cheese filling is lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Check after 8 minutes as air fryers vary.

        Amount Per Serving

        Total Fat 23g 30%
        Saturated Fat 12g 60%
        Cholesterol 59mg 20%
        Sodium 263mg 11%
        Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
        Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
        Total Sugars 3g
        Protein 4g 9%
        Vitamin C 41mg 45%
        Calcium 63mg 5%
        Iron 0mg 2%
        Potassium 140mg 3%

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