20-Minute Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Stuffed Mini Peppers – Irresistible!
A quick and easy appetizer perfect for parties. Air-fried mini peppers stuffed with BBQ chicken for a flavorful bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 24 pieces 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 mini bell peppers, halved and seeded
- 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, BBQ sauce, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Spoon the mixture into the halved mini peppers.
- Place stuffed peppers in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Air fry for 8-10 minutes until peppers are tender and filling is heated through.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Use pre-cooked chicken for faster prep.
- Adjust BBQ sauce to taste.
- For extra crispiness, spray peppers lightly with oil before air frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg