Stuffed peppers are usually packed with rice. Swap in cauliflower rice and savoury mince, and you keep a filling, satisfying dinner at a fraction of the carbs. The air fryer roasts the peppers tender. Here's how, with the numbers.
Key takeaways
Q: How do you make low-carb stuffed peppers in an air fryer?
A: Fill halved peppers with mince and cauliflower rice, top with cheese, and air fry at 180°C (360°F) for about 20 minutes — around 9g carbs each.
Q: What replaces the rice?
A: Cauliflower rice — a fraction of the carbs, same satisfying bulk.
The swap
Cauliflower rice stands in for rice, mixed with browned mince, tomato, herbs and a little cheese. Pack it into halved peppers and air fry until the peppers are tender and the top is golden. Lean mince or turkey keeps it lighter still.
The recipe
Low-Carb Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients
- 2 peppers, halved
- 300g lean mince, browned
- 150g cauliflower rice, tomato
- 50g cheese, herbs
Method
- Brown the mince; mix with cauliflower rice and tomato.
- Pack into the pepper halves.
- Top with cheese.
- Air fry at 180°C for about 20 minutes.
Tips
- Cauliflower rice keeps the carbs low.
- Lean mince or turkey for a lighter dish.
- Pre-brown the mince for flavour. See our cauliflower rice.
Frequently asked questions
How do you make low-carb stuffed peppers in an air fryer?
Fill halved peppers with browned mince and cauliflower rice, top with cheese, and air fry at 180°C for about 20 minutes until the peppers are tender.
What replaces rice in low-carb stuffed peppers?
Cauliflower rice — it gives the same satisfying bulk as rice for a fraction of the carbohydrate.
Is this medical advice?
No. These are general lower-carb ideas, and peppers contain some carbs. Follow your GP or dietitian and guidance from the NHS and Diabetes UK.