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    Home » Air fryer Recipes » Air fryer Vegetables

    Air fryer Peppers

    By Rachna Published: Jul 7, 2022 · Modified: Jan 23, 2024 3 Comments

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    Air fryer bell peppers is one of my favourite vegetable sides. Super easy recipe that is done in under 15 minutes.

    It is a great way to include rainbow on your plate.

    I use these roasted peppers in fajitas, tacos, wraps, sandwiches or even as sides with pasta, on pizza toppings and so on.

    I have also done broccoli and cauliflower, corn on the cob and onions along with peppers in air fryer.

    They are so delicious.

    You may also try: air fryer roasted vegetables, air fryer tomatoes, air fryer zucchini, air fryer green beans, air frying mushrooms to broccoli, butternut squash to turnips, parsnips, eggplants, radish.

    Close up of air fried peppers
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    • How to Cook Air fryer Bell Peppers
    • Ingredients
    • Variations and Substitutions
    • Instructions
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    How to Cook Air fryer Bell Peppers

    The recipe is as simple as making thin slices of peppers.

    If you can, try to get different coloured peppers.

    That way they not only look beautiful but are super healthy too.

    Remember to toss them with oil and spices just prior to air frying.

    Also do not overload your basket, we want them to bake and get crispy edges, not get soggy.

    Air fried peppers on a white plate

    Ingredients

    1. Peppers: I use red, yellow and green peppers. Use whatever is available.

    2. Olive oil: Olive oil is wonderful for tossing and helping the spices adhere to the peppers.

    But you can do a no-oil version too.

    3. Spices and herbs: Use spice and herbs of choice. I love using pepper, garlic powder, Italian seasoning and salt.

    You can also use cayenne or paprika.

    4. Lemon juice: For an oil-free version, use lemon juice to mix the spices in and then toss the peppers with them.

    Variations and Substitutions

    This is a dairy free or vegan recipe.

    1. Seasoning: Feel free to use any seasoning that you like.

    You can also use spice mixes like fajita seasoning, peri peri seasoning etc.

    2. Oil: You can go oil free by skipping oil and using lemon juice or vegetable stock in its place.

    I have used olive oil but avocado oil or other oils work equally well.

    3. You can add finely sliced onions and even mushrooms along with peppers.

    Close up of air fried peppers in air fryer basket.

    Instructions

    Cut each pepper and remove the thick veins with seeds.

    Now cut each bell pepper into thin slices. You can cut them into squares too.

    Keep the pieces of similar size to cook evenly.

    Equal long slices of peppers in a bowl.

    Toss the cut peppers with oil and spices.

    Peppers with sprinkled spices and oil

    Mix well. Don’t keep for long after mixing as it will start releasing water.

    Peppers mixed with oil and herbs

    Air frying instructions

    Preheat air fryer at 360F or 180C for 4 minutes.

    For making bell peppers in air fryer, place bell pepper slivers them in a single layer in the air fryer basket.

    Marinated peppers in air fryer basket ready for air frying.

    Air fry at 180C or 360F for about 8-10 minutes till the peppers are cooked and the sides have started browning.

    I air fry for about 8 minutes as I like my peppers to have a bit of a bite.

    If you want them to be more cooked then cook longer.

    Peppers after air frying in air fryer basket.

    Your air fryer green peppers are done.

    Have them as a side or in other preparations like salads and wraps.

    Enjoy.

    Expert Tips

    1. Cut the peppers in similar sizes for even cooking.

    2. You can use any peppers that you have available.

    I like to use different colours as they look pretty.

    3. You can make oil-free version by using lemon juice or vegetable stock to help adhere the spices to the peppers.

    4. Olive oil or avocado oil work well in this recipe.

    5. You can also add sliced onions to the peppers while air frying.6. Lay the peppers in one layer in the air fryer basket.

    This is to ensure that the peppers get nicely roasted.

    7. You do not need to flip the peppers midway during cooking.

    You will also love these cheesy stuffed peppers in air fryer.

    Close up of air fryer peppers

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    Air fryer Peppers

    Rachna Parmar
    These air fryer peppers are an easy and quick way to have roasted peppers at hand. Use them as a side, in salad, wrap or tacos. They are delicious.
    5 from 56 votes
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    Prep Time 3 minutes mins
    Cook Time 12 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Sides
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 56 kcal

    Equipment

    • Air fryer
    • Chef's knife

    Ingredients
     

    • 3 Peppers
    • 1 tbsp. olive oil
    • ½ tsp. Salt
    • ½ tsp. Pepper
    • ½ tsp. Garlic powder
    • ½ tsp. Italian seasoning

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    Instructions
     

    • Cut each pepper and remove the thick veins with seeds. Now cut each pepper into thin slices. You can cut them into squares too.
    • Keep the pieces of similar size to cook evenly.
    • Toss the cut peppers with oil and spices.
    • Mix well. Don’t keep for long after mixing as it will start releasing water.
    • Preheat air fryer at 360F or 180C for 4 minutes.
    • Lay the peppers in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
    • Air fry at 180C or 360F for about 8-10 minutes till the peppers are cooked and the sides have started browning.
    • I air fry for about 8 minutes as I like my peppers to have a bit of a bite. If you want them to be more cooked then cook longer.
    • Your peppers are done. Have them as a side or in other preparations like salads and wraps.
    • Enjoy.

    Notes

    1. Cut the peppers in similar sizes for even cooking.
    2. You can use any peppers that you have available.
    3. You can make oil-free version by using lemon juice or vegetable stock to help adhere the spices to the peppers.
    4. Olive oil or avocado oil work well in this recipe.
    5. You can also add sliced onions to the peppers while air frying.
    6. Lay the peppers in one layer in the air fryer basket. This is to ensure that the peppers get nicely roasted.
    7. You do not need to flip the peppers midway during cooking.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 56kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 242mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 344IUVitamin C: 72mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Richard Bradshaw says

      July 09, 2022 at 6:24 pm

      5 stars
      I love peppers, will have to try this recipe.

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        July 09, 2022 at 8:28 pm

        Thank you so much!

        Reply
        • Lata says

          September 10, 2024 at 3:10 am

          5 stars
          Thank you Rachna can I use fresh garlic clove

          Reply
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