Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Once hot, add the onion and sauté for 5 minutes before adding the ground beef, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

Step 3

Cook until the ground beef is browned, about 10 minutes, and then add the rice and tomato sauce.

Step 4

Stir until well combined and remove from the heat.

Step 5

Place the pepper halves into the bottom of the air fryer tray. Fill each with the beef and rice mixture.

Step 6

Slide the tray into the air fryer, and set the temperature to 360ºF.

Step 7

Set the timer for 17 minutes.

Step 8

After 15 minutes has passed, slide out the tray and sprinkle the cheese on top of the peppers.

Step 9

Slide the tray back in and let the cycle finish.

Step 10

Carefully remove the peppers and serve!