Air Fryer Bell Peppers

Our air fryer bell peppers recipe makes just the BEST roast peppers and they're ready to eat in less than 15 minutes!

Using the air fryer to make roast vegetables is not only faster, but uses way less electricity than a conventional fan oven.

You can have these delicious air fryer bell peppers ready to eat from scratch in just 15 minutes!

Homemade roast peppers are great in salads, pasta dishes, toasted sandwiches or as a pizza topping, wrapped up in fajitas or chopped and sprinkles into tacos.

Equipment Needed

• Chopping board

• Vegetable knife

• Mixing bowl

• Teaspoon

• Tablespoon

• Air Fryer

Air Fryer Bell Peppers Ingredients

You'll just need 3 ingredients to make these simple, tasty roasted peppers

• 3 bell peppers - any colour you like

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning - we used Schwartz Spicy Italian Seasoning

How To Make Air Fryer Bell Peppers

You'll really like how quick and simple this air fryer peppers recipe is! Super easy, just the way we like things!

Step One - season the peppers

• Chop the peppers into large chunks and toss into a mixing bowl.

• Pour over the olive oil and sprinkle in the Italian seasoning. Add salt and pepper if using.

• Toss everything together so that the bell pepper chunks are coated in oil and seasoning.

Step Two - roasting peppers in air fryer

• Tip the peppers into the air fryer basket - aim for a single layer if possible.

How Long To Roast Peppers

• Put into the air fryer and switch on to 200C - air fry the peppers for around 8-10 minutes. Toss the peppers in the basket half way through cooking time.

• Once cooked, remove the air fryer roasted peppers from the air fryer basket and use in your chosen recipe.

How To Clean An Air Fryer 

Cooks Note - all air fryers work slightly differently, so check manual for any special cooking instructions and guidelines.

Roasted Peppers Recipes - How To Use Your Air Fryer Bell Peppers

There's loads of delicious ways to use up roasted peppers - any of the below are really good or simply eat as a tasty vegetable side dish

Roast Pepper Pesto

Use the air fryer peppers to make up a batch of fresh homemade roasted red pepper pesto, then stir through cooked pasta or spread onto bruschetta.

Taco Bowl

Fill a bowl with rice, taco mince, spicy beans and air fryer bell peppers. Sprinkle with grated cheese and add some freshly made guacamole.

Bruschetta

Top toasted Italian bread with torn mozzarella and air fryer roasted peppers, drizzle with olive oil and scatter over some fresh basil.

Roast Vegetable Couscous

Use the quick and easy sachets of flavoured couscous you can pick up in the supermarket, toss in the roast peppers and a handful of crumbled feta cheese for a simple side dish.

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