Air Fryer Stuffed Tomatoes

Name: Air Fryer Stuffed Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: France
Ingredients: 4 large tomatoes; 200 g of ground meat; 1 onions; 2 garlic cloves; 100 g of rice; 15 g of parsley; 25 g of feta cheese; black pepper; salt; 2 tbsp of olive oil; 1 tsp of paprika; 1 tsp of oregano (dried); shredded cheese

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These stuffed tomatoes cook faster in the basket than in a conventional oven. 🍅 The tomato roasts and the filling stays tender.

Total time: 45 min
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Rest: 5 min
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €1.88

By the CookinBreak team

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

290kcal

Protein15 g21%
Carbs29 g41%
Fat12 g38%
Fiber4 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

💡 For a vegetarian version, replace the ground meat with a mix of cooked lentils, crumbled tofu or crushed chickpeas. Add a drizzle of olive oil before cooking for a more golden finish.

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Yes

Very well, cooked or uncooked. Up to 3 months in airtight containers or freezer bags.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Keeps 3 to 4 days max in an airtight container in the fridge.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

The filling can be made ahead. Assembled stuffed tomatoes keep 24 hours in the fridge before cooking.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Oven: 15-20 min at 160-180°C. Air fryer: 8-12 min at 160°C. Microwave: 2-4 min on medium power, tomato texture altered.

Variations

Sprinkle with feta and shredded cheese.
Turn the hollowed-out tomatoes upside down on paper towels to remove the water.
Let rest for 5 minutes in the basket before serving.

Mistakes to avoid

Keeping the tomato water: turn them upside down on paper towels.
Skipping the preheating: 3 minutes at 180 °C.
Serving right away: 5 minutes of rest to firm up the filling.

Frequently asked questions

How do you make stuffed tomatoes in the air fryer?

Hollow out the tomatoes, sauté the onion, garlic and ground meat with the rice and the pulp, stuff the tomatoes, sprinkle with feta and shredded cheese, and cook for 20 minutes at 180 °C then 10 minutes at 190 °C.

How do you prepare the tomatoes?

Cut off the tops, gently hollow them out with a spoon while keeping the pulp, then turn them upside down on paper towels to remove the excess water.

How do you brown the top?

After 20 minutes at 180 °C, raise to 190 °C for 10 minutes to brown the top, checking halfway through that the tomatoes aren't browning too much.

How long should they rest?

Let rest for 5 minutes in the basket before serving, so the flavors settle and the filling firms up.