A couple days ago I saw these colorful mini peppers in a greengrocer and couldn’t resist and bought them right away, they were so cute. I didn’t have a specific plan for them, so I decided to experiment and cook some chicken bites. I usually add peppers to salads, my favorite option is Taco Salad With Creamy Cilantro Dressing.
I also like to stuff bell peppers with different fillings. But these cute little ones gave me the idea of something very creamy and at the same time spicy. There were some leftovers in the fridge. And here it is, my masterpiece in 20 minutes! An appetizer stuffed mini peppers that I want to cook again and again!
Chicken Bites Ingredients and Substitutions:
Colored mini peppers – they are irreplaceable for this particular recipe. Small colored peppers are the perfect vessel for a one-bite filling. They are very sweet and cook in the air fryer in minutes.
Natural yogurt – I take lactose-free unsweetened Greek yogurt for this recipe.It can be replaced with sour cream or plant-based yogurt.
Cream cheese – Philadelphia type cream cheese works great for this recipe, but you can use any brand. The important thing is that the cheese is full fat.
Ranch dressing Seasoning – ready-made seasoning sold in packets near the salad dressing area. To make it yourself, mix: Garlic powder – 1 tbsp, onion powder – 1 tbsp, salt – 1 tsp, black pepper – 1/2 tsp, dried dill – 1 tbsp dried parsley – 1 tbsp, dried thyme – 1/2 tsp, sugar – 1 tsp, lemon juice powder (or citric acid) – 1/4 tsp (optional). Ranch dressing can be replaced with Ranch sauce dressing. How to cook Ranch sauce dressing you can find in Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes – Easy Recipe
Chicken breast – I choose chilled organic chicken breast. You can substitute any other meat you have or even seafood.
Bacon – Crispy fried bacon adds a light smokiness and piquancy.
Sun-dried tomatoes – The best sun-dried tomatoes are made in the Mediterranean countries, I especially like Italian or Greek ones. They have a mild taste and a slight acidity. High-quality olive oil and aromatic herbs with garlic make sun-dried tomatoes an indispensable ingredient in many recipes. For example, they are the heart of the famous Vegan “Mary Me Pasta”.!!!!!!!!!!!!
Green onion and cilantro – The greens add crunch and aroma to the finished dish. If you don’t like cilantro, replace it with parsley or dill. Although I can’t replace cilantro, because I love it!
How to cook Air fryer Ranch Chicken Bites:
1.Preheat air fryer to 400F(200C)
2.Cut peppers in half lengthwise, keeping the stem intact. Remove the veins and seeds.
3.Finely chop the chicken breast and fry it together with the bacon until golden brown.
4.Combine cream cheese, plain yogurt, ranch dressing, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, fried chicken and bacon, and green onions in a bowl. Mix well.
5.Spoon mixture into each pepper but do not overfill (filling should not be above the edges of the pepper).
6.Place stuffed peppers in the air fryer basket and bake for 10 minutes. Remove from the air fryer, let it cool a little, garnish with chopped cilantro and serve.
If you make this easy Air fryer Mini-Pepprers Chicken Bites, let me know in the comments below! Or tag me on Instagram
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb Colored mini peppers
- 1/2 cup Natural yogurt
- 6 oz Cream cheese room temperature
- 1 Ranch dressing
- 1 pcs Medium chicken breast
- 6 slices Bacon
- 1 ounces Sun-dried tomatoes
- 5 tbsp Green onions
- 1 Cilantro or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat airfryer to 400F(200C)
- Cut peppers in half lengthwise, keeping the stem intact. Remove the veins and seeds.
- Finely chop the chicken breast and fry it together with chopped bacon until golden brown.
- Combine cream cheese, plain yogurt, ranch dressing, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, fried chicken and bacon, and green onions in a bowl. Mix well.
- Spoon mixture into each pepper. but filling should not be above the edges of the pepper.
- Place stuffed peppers in the air fryer basket and bake for 10 minutes. Remove from the air fryer, let it cool a little, garnish with chopped cilantro and serve.
Nutrition
Can I cook these peppers in the oven?
Yes, of course, if you don’t have an air fryer you can cook these mini stuffed peppers in the oven. Preheat the oven to 400F(200C).Place stuffed peppers on baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes.
What is Chicken Bites ranch seasoning made of?
Ranch seasoning is made from mixing spycies: Garlic powder – 1 tbsp, onion powder – 1 tbsp, salt – 1 tsp, black pepper – 1/2 tsp, dried dill – 1 tbsp dried parsley – 1 tbsp, dried thyme – 1/2 tsp, sugar – 1 tsp, lemon juice powder (or citric acid) – 1/4 tsp (optional)
Is chicken nuggets good for you
Chicken nuggets are convenient and delicious but health depends on how you prepare and consume them. Most store bought or fast food chicken nuggets are deep fried, high in sodium and may contain preservatives so not healthy when consumed often. Homemade baked chicken nuggets made with whole ingredients like chicken breast and whole grain breadcrumbs are a healthier option. Enjoy in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
