Air Fryer Bell Peppers recipe is a simple, quick side dish with only 4 ingredients. It's easy to roast peppers in the air fryer, and you can even use frozen bell peppers to cut down prep time.
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About Bell Peppers in Air Fryer
If you're looking for a versatile and easy veggie side dish, you've found a good one with these roasted bell peppers in the air fryer.
With minimal prep work and less than 20 minutes of cooking time, these are a simple, quick side dish thanks to the air fryer.
Fresh and frozen bell peppers both work well in this easy air fryer recipe.
Fresh bell peppers will be slightly crunchier and more vibrant. Frozen peppers cuts out the prep time, so it's great for a low-effort option.
The air fryer is one of my favorite efficient methods for cooking veggies, and these air fryer bell peppers are an easy way to add more veggies to your meals.
Whether you want them as a side dish, a topping, or to stir into dishes, you can't go wrong with this healthy, easy recipe for tender peppers roasted to perfection in the air fryer.
Ingredients
Bell peppers: For this recipe, any color bell pepper works well. Red bell peppers, yellow bell peppers, and orange bell peppers will be sweeter than green peppers.
Personally, I like a combo of colors for visual appeal. But all bell peppers taste great roasted. You could even add poblano peppers.
Fresh or frozen bell peppers can be used in this air fryer peppers recipe.
Oil: Olive oil, avocado oil, canola oil, or vegetable oil are all good options.
Seasoning: This simple recipe uses only salt and black pepper. However, you can change it up if you'd like. Tons of herbs and spices taste great with bell peppers.
Recipe Cost
- Bell peppers 4 medium: $3.98
- Oil 1 tablespoon: $0.08
- Salt ¼ teaspoon: $0.01
- Black pepper ⅛ teaspoon: $0.01
TOTAL COST: $4.08 or $1.02/serving (Based on San Diego grocery stores 2025)
Note that this is not the recipe; it's simply to show the cost breakdown of ingredients. Scroll down to the full recipe to see the specific ingredients and directions.
How to Make Air Fryer Bell Peppers
You'll love these air fryer roasted bell peppers for a simple, quick side dish with only 4 ingredients.
- Step 1: Chop bell peppers.
- Step 2: Add oil to bell peppers in a large bowl.
- Step 3: Toss with salt and pepper (or preferred seasoning).
- Step 4: Pour in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Step 5: Roast bell peppers in the air fryer.
- Step 6: Stir halfway through cooking. Enjoy!
Depending on your preferred texture/doneness of bell peppers, it will take between 12 and 20 minutes for the bell peppers to cook.
Recipe Tips
How to Fix a Mistake
- Undercooked: Simply cook them for a little longer, until they're done.
- Overcooked: This is a little harder to remedy. If they have become mushy and you don't want to serve them as a side dish, you can save them as a topping for pizza, add to soup, or enjoy on a grilled cheese.
Make-Ahead Ideas
Air fryer bell peppers are best enjoyed right after eating, but you can do the prep work up to 24 hours before.
Simply chop the bell peppers and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator until you're ready to toss them with oil and seasoning then air fry.
Storage Suggestions
Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 6 days or in the freezer for up to 6 weeks.
If freezing, it's best to store in a zip-top bag where you can push out any extra air before freezing. This helps prevent freezer burn.
To reheat:
- In the air fryer: Reheat in the air fryer at 300*F for about 3-7 minutes until warm.
- In the microwave: Place on a microwave-safe plate, and heat for 30 seconds at 100% power. Stir and microwave for another 30-45 seconds until warm.
Variations
Ingredient Options
Seasoning: Feel free to play around with the herbs and spices you use to season the bell peppers. Here are some spice combos and amount suggestions:
- Chile powder ½ teaspoon + cumin ⅛ teaspoon
- Italian seasoning ½ teaspoon
- Garlic powder ¼ teaspoon + cayenne pepper ⅛ teaspoon
- Onion powder ¼ teaspoon + red pepper flakes ⅛ teaspoon
Alternative Prep and Cooking
If you've ever wondered, "Can you air fry frozen bell peppers?" Yes, you can! Here's how:
Frozen bell peppers: You can use frozen bell peppers in this air fryer bell pepper recipe. Here's how to cook frozen bell peppers in the air fryer:
- Add the frozen bell peppers, straight from the freezer, to the basket of the air fryer.
- Cook for 7 minutes.
- Toss with oil, salt, and any additional spices, if using.
- Cook for another 8-18 minutes until done. The cook time changes based on the size of your bell peppers.
Doing it this way allows the water to evaporate before you add oil and seasoning. This helps prevent the bell peppers from being soggy or mushy.
How to Make Allergy-Friendly
Air fryer roasted bell peppers are naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, soy-free, and egg-free. Also, they are vegan and vegetarian.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can roast peppers in the air fryer. It's easy and quick too.
Yes, you can! Add them to the basket of the air fryer straight from the freezer. Allow to cook for a few minutes so the water has time to evaporate. Then add oil and seasoning. This helps keep the bell peppers from being soggy.
Nutrition Benefits
One serving provides 3 grams of fiber, 184% RDA of Vitamin C, and 85% RDA of Vitamin A.
Bell peppers are packed with antioxidants like flavonoids and carotenoids.
Because some nutrients, like Vitamin A, are fat-soluble vitamins, you need a fat source to help your body absorb the nutrients.
That's why the bell peppers are tossed with oil and cooked. It also adds flavor, makes them more satisfying, and helps your body absorb the nutrients.
I like a variety of peppers. Green bell peppers, red, yellow bell peppers, and orange peppers! That way you get visual appeal and an array of nutrients.
What to Serve with Air Fryer Bell Peppers
Enjoy these as a vegetable side dish with protein and carbs. A few meal ideas include serving these air fryer roasted peppers with Avocado Black Bean Burgers on a bed of lettuce, with Pesto Salmon and Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes, or sprinkled on top of Chickpea Avocado Toast.
Add them to a roasted veggie pizza, in a roasted vegetable lentil salad, or on a roasted vegetable grilled cheese.
They are a tasty & simple veggie side with Mint Lamb Burgers & potato chips and the perfect addition to a Ground Beef Taco Bowl.
Save your leftover air fryer bell peppers and toss them into salads, your favorite soup, casseroles, burrito bowls, tacos, anything!
Final thoughts:
This healthy side dish is so simple and practically foolproof, as long as you set a timer so they don't overcook.
With about 10 minutes of prep time (or less if you use frozen bell peppers), you'll love how quick this comes together.
It's a great way to add an extra side of veggies with little effort.
Plus, with only a few simple ingredients, you know you can have a nutritious addition to your meals without going to the store.
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Air Fryer Bell Peppers
Ingredients
- 4 medium bell peppers chopped
- 1 teaspoon oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400℉.
- In a large bowl, toss chopped bell peppers with oil, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer bell peppers to the air fryer in one layer, and cook for 10 minutes.
- Stir, and cook for another 2-10 minutes until they're done.
Notes
How to Cook Frozen Bell Peppers in the Air Fryer
- Add the frozen bell peppers, straight from the freezer, to the basket of the air fryer.
- Cook for 7 minutes.
- Toss with oil, salt, and any additional spices, if using.
- Cook for another 3-18 minutes until done.
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This post was originally published on February 22, 2024. Text, recipe, and photos have been updated.
Joy
These were a dinner time hit!!!
Meme
whoop whoop!