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Air Fryer Roasted Red Peppers

Name: Air Fryer Roasted Red Peppers
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 4 large red peppers; 2 tablespoons olive oil (optional)

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Looking for a delicious and healthy way to cook your red peppers? Look no further than the air fryer! In this recipe, we will show you how to make roasted red peppers in your air fryer. They are quick and easy to make and taste amazing. So what are you waiting for? Start cooking!

If you love roasted red peppers but don’t have time to roast them yourself, consider using an air fryer! Air fryers use hot air and high-speed circulating currents to cook food up to 50% faster than traditional ovens. They are also much lower in fat content, making them a healthier choice for home cooking. If you love great air fryer vegetable side dishes, some of my favorites are Air Fryer Roasted Onions, Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers, and Air Fryer Artichokes.

This is a very easy recipe, with some simple ingredients, and it’s so much better than purchasing a jar at the local grocery store! This might just be the best thing that you make in your air fryer!

Can You Roast Bell Peppers In Air Fryer?

Yes! Bell peppers are fruits that can be roasted in an air fryer. Air frying is the best way to roast bell peppers, which you can use in salads, sandwiches, your favorite soup, pasta, and all of your favorite recipes. Bell peppers are also known as sweet peppers or capsicum. They come in different colors including green bell peppers, yellow bell peppers, orange bell peppers, and red bell peppers, and are a delicious source of vitamins, including vitamin c, antioxidants, and other nutrients.

Ingredients

Red Bell Peppers I found at my supermarket

The best thing for this recipe is you only need red bell peppers, although other colors will work, as well as different peppers, such as poblano peppers, shishito peppers, and of course, any color bell pepper will work for this recipe. I love grabbing what’s on sale at my local grocery store!

How To Make Roasted Red Pepper Air Fryer

Step One: Using a sharp knife, slice your bell peppers into either thin slices or in half. Remove the seeds, and cut the stem off.

Step Two: Place peppers in the air fryer basket, single layer, and cut the side up. For extra char flavor, you can drizzle, the tops of the peppers, with either olive oil, avocado oil, or coconut oil.

How Long To Roast Peppers In Air Fryer

Roast the bell peppers for 12-15 minutes, at 350 degrees f, using the air frying setting, using tongs flip the pepper peppers, halfway through the cooking time. Remove the bell pepper, from the air fryer basket, place it into a large bowl, covered with plastic wrap, or saran wrap, and allow it to cool to room temperature. Once the peppers are cooled, you can easily remove the skin of the pepper.

Pro Tips:

Oil: You do not need to use any oil to get perfectly roasted bell peppers. If you want some black char, or black spots, on the roasted bell pepper, add a couple of minutes of cooking, to the recipe. For the char edges, flip the bell pepper frequently as it cooks up.
Seasoning: Add some garlic powder, Italian seasoning, onion powder, sea salt, or black pepper.
Cutting: While I do recommend cutting the bell pepper, you can roast the whole pepper, but frequently flip the bell pepper, so you get perfect charred edges around the entire pepper.

Are roasted red peppers the same as bell peppers

Yes, roasted red peppers and bell peppers are the same things.

Bell peppers come in a variety of colors, including red, green peppers, yellow peppers, orange, and even purple. These colors refer to the ripeness of bell pepper – when bell peppers are less ripe, they will be green in color. As they mature and become riper, their color will change to the other aforementioned colors. The internal structure of bell peppers can also differ – while green bell peppers are simply unripe red or yellow bell peppers, they contain more seeds than the sweeter and more mature varieties. Bell peppers are often roasted in order to unlock their deep, rich flavors, which is when they are referred to as “roasted red peppers” or just simply “sweet red peppers.”

Why do you have to peel roasted peppers?

Peeling roasted peppers is necessary because the skin of a roasted pepper is tough and fibrous, making it difficult to eat. To make roasted peppers more palatable, you will typically need to peel away the tough outer layer before eating. Luckily, this process is quick and easy, requiring nothing more than your fingers or a knife.

How long do homemade roasted peppers last

Homemade roasted peppers are a delicious and versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. They can last for up to 10 days when stored properly, making them an ideal choice for meal prepping or stocking your fridge with healthy snacks!

A great way to preserve them is to put them into an airtight container. They will last for about 3-5 days in the refrigerator.

What to use roasted red peppers for

Roasted peppers are versatile ingredients that can add a lot of flavor and texture to any dish. Whether you’re making a simple sandwich or using the peppers in an elaborate pasta sauce, they will be sure to elevate the flavor of whatever you’re cooking!

Serve with a drizzle of your favorite oil and some balsamic vinegar for a perfect low-carb hack; this is a great healthy side dish! You can also make this into a quick dip, served with some Air Fryer Tortilla Chips!

Serve With Your Favorite Dipping Sauces

Some of my favorites are:

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Air frying red peppers is a quick, easy, and healthy way to cook them. If you’re looking for a new side dish or appetizer to try, give this recipe a go!