The best Air Fryer Peppers, ready in just 15 minutes! Tender and roasted to perfection. Flavored with garlic and olive oil. Serve as a healthy veggie side dish. Or add to tacos, burrito bowls, burgers, sandwiches, and pretty much anything else. (Vegan, Gluten Free).
We make this Air Fryer Peppers recipe at least once a week for our family. You only need olive oil and garlic to elevate bell peppers to sweet, roasted perfection. And the air fryer makes it so easy!
The air fryer roasts bell peppers in a fraction of the time, because it heats up much faster than an oven. If you want leftovers, make a double batch because they get gobbled up quickly!
Want more air fryer vegetable recipes? Check out: Air Fryer Tomatoes, Air Fryer Cabbage or Air Fryer Butternut Squash.
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Why you'll love this recipe
- Simple but delicious: If only every recipe was this easy! You only need 15 minutes and 3 ingredients (plus salt and pepper).
- Versatile: These air fryer peppers make a delicious side dish. But you can also add them to sandwiches/burgers, wraps, pasta, salads, and grain bowls. Meal prep extras to add to weekday lunches and dinners.
- Family-friendly: This healthy veggie recipe is a family favorite. Bell peppers are colorful and slightly sweet, so they're usually one of the more popular veggies with kids.
Ingredients (and substitutes)
These Air Fryer Bell Peppers recipe has just 5 ingredients—including salt and pepper! Here's what you need:
- Bell Peppers: Use red, orange, or yellow bell peppers. Green peppers are unripe bell peppers. So, they taste less sweet and more bitter. Since green peppers are less popular with kids (and adults), we don't use them in this recipe.
- Olive Oil: Extra virgin olive oil works best for this recipe. But, in a pinch you could substitute grapeseed oil or another neutral vegetable oil. However, it'll have less flavor.
- Garlic: Fresh garlic really helps the flavors pop. You can use a garlic press if you have one. Otherwise, mince with a knife.
Find the recipe card below for the complete recipe, including all ingredients and instructions.
Have extra bell peppers? Check out these delicious bell pepper recipes: Tuscan Bean Salad, Greek Cucumber Salad, and Roasted Veggie Sandwiches.
How to make (step-by-step photos)
These air fryer peppers are ready in just 15 minutes. Here's how to make them:
Find the recipe card below for the complete recipe, including all ingredients and instructions.
Tips
- Pat peppers dry: Use a kitchen towel to remove any excess water off the peppers after rinsing. This will help the olive oil coat the peppers better. And, it'll encourage them to roast rather than steam.
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer: Spread the peppers in a single layer in the air fryer basket, so they cook evenly. You may need to bake in batches if you're using a small air fryer or scaling up the recipe.
- You can re-use the same bowl: Consider adding the roasted peppers back to the same bowl you seasoned them in. This way, you'll use up every last drop of garlicky olive oil. And, you'll cut down on dirty dishes!
- Garnish ideas (optional): You could garnish these air fryer peppers with fresh herbs, such as: parsley, basil, or thyme. Or sprinkle with Parmesan cheese or crumbled feta. A drizzle of balsamic glaze would be delicious as well!
Serving suggestions
Here's our top 10 ways to use air fryer bell peppers:
- Vegetable side dish: A quick and easy way to add more veggies to your plate! Pairs well with other air fryer veggies, like Air Fryer Broccolini or Shishito Peppers.
- Burger: Add roasted red peppers to a burger, like our Chipotle Black Bean Burger.
- Tacos: Use roasted peppers to bulk-up a plant-based taco filling. It would be delicious in our Smoky Mushroom Tacos or Crispy Avocado Tacos.
- Quesadillas: Finely chopped peppers would be great in our favorite Cheese Quesadilla recipe.
- Stuffed Sweet Potatoes: Make stuffed sweet potatoes by roasting them whole. Then add fajitas-inspired toppings like stewed black beans, guacamole, and pickled onions.
- Burrito Bowls: Add rice, roasted bell peppers, avocado, cheddar cheese, and cilantro.
- Pasta Salad: Chop them up and add to Tortellini Pasta Salad or Orzo Pesto Salad.
- Bean Salad: Roasted bell peppers are a delicious addition to bean salads. Try chopping them up and adding to Butter Bean Salad with Feta or Tuscan Bean Salad.
- Chimichurri: You can use this Red Chimichurri Sauce on pretty much anything! Use air fryer peppers instead of jarred roasted red peppers.
- Smoky Red Pepper Crema: Great for drizzling on Mexican-inspired dishes. Simply use your home-cooked peppers instead of ones from a jar.
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Air Fryer Peppers
The best Air Fryer Peppers, ready in just 15 minutes! Tender and roasted to perfection. Flavored with garlic and olive oil. Serve as a healthy veggie side dish. Or add to tacos, burrito bowls, burgers, sandwiches, and pretty much anything else. (Vegan, Gluten Free).
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Ingredients
- 2 large bell peppers (use red/yellow/orange bell peppers, about 1 lb/454g)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove minced garlic (see note 1)
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt (more to taste)
- black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cut peppers: Cut 2 large bell peppers into ¾-inch (2 cm) strips. Discard seeds and stems.
- Season: In a medium bowl, mix 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil and 1 clove minced garlic. Scatter in peppers. Toss to coat. Sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt and toss.
- Air fry: Scatter peppers in a single layer in an air fryer basket. Without pre-heating, air fry at 400℉ (205℃) until the peppers are tender and browning at the edges, 11 to 13 minutes, shaking the basket half-way through (see note 2). Season with black pepper to taste, and more salt if needed. Garnish if desired (see note 3).
Notes
- Garlic: We suggest 1 small or medium clove of garlic (but adjust to suit your taste). If doubling the recipe, you can use 1 large clove of garlic or 2 small. You can use a garlic press, microplane, or knife to mince the garlic.
- Air fryer cook times: Air fryers vary by brand and style (e.g. basket vs. toaster oven). Adjust cook time as needed, until peppers are roasted to your liking.
- Garnish ideas (optional): Chopped parsley, other fresh herbs (such as basil or thyme), Parmesan cheese, crumbled feta, balsamic glaze, etc.
- Serving size: Varies based on what you serve it with. About 4 servings as a small side or 2 servings as a large side.
- Storage tips: Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 53kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 149mg | Potassium: 176mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2567IU | Vitamin C: 105mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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James C Williams says
Thnx for the peppers & Tomatoes recipes
bri says
You're welcome, hope you enjoy!