Air Fryer Bell Pepper Poppers

When you want an appetizer, try these air fryer bell pepper poppers. Not everyone can take the heat of jalapeño peppers–no worries, though! Use brightly colored mini bell peppers, fill them with Boursin herb-flavored Gournay cheese, and add just a little piece of bacon to the top. Air fry in a single layer, cooking in batches, depending on the size of the air fryer.

bird's eye view of bell pepper halves with cheese and bacon on a gray plate
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
9
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 9 servings

  • 9 mini pepper mini bell peppers

  • 1 (5.2-ounce) package Gournay cheese (such as Boursin® Garlic & Fine Herbs Cheese)

  • 6 slices bacon, each cut into 3 short pieces

  • fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C), according to manufacturer’s directions.

  2. Slice each mini-pepper in half, from stem to tip. Remove membranes and seeds. Fill each mini-pepper with Boursin and place a piece of bacon on top.

  3. Place filled mini-pepper halves in a single layer in the air fryer and cook until bacon is as crisp as you like, 8 to 12 minutes. Air fry in batches, if necessary.

  4. Place on a serving platter, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

110 Calories
8g Fat
3g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 9
Calories 110
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 234mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 7g 13%
Vitamin C 40mg 44%
Calcium 118mg 9%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 121mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.