Tasty bell pepper meatballs, very easy to make, cooked in an air fryer… they are made with sautéed peppers, eggs, and bread, perfect as a vegetarian main course, but also as an appetizer, served in small bowls along with other fried foods or vegetables. If you don’t have a fryer, you can bake them in the oven (instructions are at the end) or cook them in a pan. Try this recipe, it’s really easy, quick, and delicious!
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Affordable
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: Air Frying, Stovetop
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 200.37 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 34.45 (g) of which sugars 6.55 (g)
- Proteins 7.82 (g)
- Fat 3.45 (g) of which saturated 1.02 (g)of which unsaturated 1.11 (g)
- Fibers 4.47 (g)
- Sodium 355.46 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 120 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 10.6 oz bell peppers (net weight without waste)
- 3.5 oz white sandwich bread
- 1 large egg (large)
- as needed breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon grated Grana Padano
- 1 clove garlic
- parsley
- oregano
- extra virgin olive oil
- salt
Tools
- Pan
- Air Fryer
- Bowl
- Chopper
Preparation
Clean the bell peppers by removing the seeds and white filaments. Cut them into small cubes, then cook them in a pan with a drizzle of oil and a pinch of salt until they are tender (1).
With the help of a mixer, chop the sandwich bread with the garlic and a sprig of parsley. Place the chopped mixture in a bowl, add the peppers, the grana, and a handful of oregano (2).
Add the egg, adjust salt, and mix (3). If the mixture is too soft, add 1-2 tablespoons of breadcrumbs.
With your palms, shape the meatballs to the size of a walnut, and roll them in the breadcrumbs.
Place them in the basket of the air fryer and lightly oil the top (4).
Cook them at 375°F for 15 minutes approximately, adjusting based on your fryer model.
The bell pepper meatballs are ready, you can serve them hot or at room temperature… enjoy your meal!
Tips and Notes
If you want to use the oven, place the meatballs on a baking sheet, oil the top, and bake them at 375°F for 20-25 minutes. Alternatively, you can fry them in a pan.
You can use different varieties of bell peppers to your taste.
You can use white or whole wheat sandwich bread, sliced bread, or rustic bread, even stale.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I make the meatballs in advance?
Of course, you can simply reheat them in the fryer or the oven.
How can I enrich the meatballs?
You can insert a cube of cheese like provolone or scamorza inside each meatball.
