Description
These air fryer stuffed mini peppers are a healthy twist on classic nachos, packed with lean ground turkey, refried beans, salsa, and melty cheese! A quick and easy low-carb snack that’s loaded with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9–11 mini bell peppers (about 8 oz / 227g)
- 1/4 lb lean ground turkey (113g)
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped
- Cooking oil spray
- 1/2 can fat-free refried beans (7 1/2 oz / 213g)
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp salt (optional)
- 4 oz light Mexican shredded cheese (113g)
Optional Toppings:
- Chopped cilantro
- Sour cream
- Chopped tomato
- Chopped avocado
- Sliced olives
Instructions
Step 1: Prep the Peppers & Ingredients
- Cut the tops off the mini bell peppers, slice them in half lengthwise, and remove the seeds.
- Finely chop the onion and jalapeño.
Step 2: Cook the Turkey Mixture
- Crumble the raw ground turkey into small pieces.
- Place the turkey, onion, and jalapeño into the air fryer basket and spray lightly with cooking oil spray.
- Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 5 minutes. Crumble the turkey again after cooking. If needed, air fry for 1 extra minute.
Step 3: Mix the Filling
- In a bowl, mix the cooked turkey, onions, and jalapeño with the refried beans, salsa, chili powder, and salt. Stir until well combined.
Step 4: Assemble & Air Fry
- Arrange the mini bell pepper halves in a single layer in the air fryer basket, cut side up.
- Stuff each pepper half with the turkey and bean mixture, packing them tightly.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the peppers.
- Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 6-8 minutes, until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
Step 5: Garnish & Serve
- Let the peppers cool for a few minutes, then add your favorite nacho toppings.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Make It Spicier: Add extra jalapeños, hot salsa, or red pepper flakes.
- Make It Vegetarian: Swap the turkey for black beans or crumbled tofu.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-4 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg