How to Make Roasted Red Peppers in Air the Fryer

It couldn’t be any easier to make roasted red peppers in the air fryer. Roasted sweet peppers are delicious and take very little effort and time to make, and when you use an air fryer to roast peppers, they come out perfectly charred with very little effort.

I find that I can never use up a jar of roasted red peppers before they spoil once I’ve opened them. That’s why I prefer making them at home. They are simple to make, especially in an air fryer, and I can make the exact amount I need without worrying about leftovers.

Until recently, I made roasted sweet peppers on the grill or my gas stove. But then I discovered just how easy it is to make them in the air fryer and it’s my new favorite method, it’s so convenient and so easy to clean up.

Here is what you will need to make air fryer roasted peppers

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How to make roasted peppers in an air fryer

Prepare the ingredients: Rinse and dry the pepper; measure the olive oil. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees f.

STEP 1: Use a sharp knife (a paring knife works best) and trim the top off of the pepper and cut out the seeds. Once the seeds are out, cut the pepper in half.

STEP 2: Use a pastry brush to coat the bell pepper halves in olive oil.

STEP 3: Place the pepper halves skin side up onto an air fryer tray or air fryer basket.

STEP 4: Air fry the peppers for 12 minutes. Remove from the air fryer and allow them to cool off. Once they have cooled off you can peel away the skin.

Note: Cooking time can vary depending on the model of your air-fryer. The peppers are done when the skin of the pepper is slightly charred and blistered.

Benefits of roasting peppers

Roasting peppers brings out their delicious flavors. It softens the flesh of the peppers and intensifies the sweetness. They are perfect for adding to sandwiches, hummus, appetizers, blending into sauces, soups, and dips.

How to peel the skin from roasted peppers

After they are cooked, the skins of the peppers will blister and peel off easily with the help of a dull knife. For an easier way, once they are out of the air fryer, place the peppers in a paper bag and let them steam in the bag for a few minutes and the skin should come right off when peeled with your hands.

Can you roast any variety of pepper?

Absolutely! While this recipe focuses on red bell peppers, you can roast any type of pepper. Red bell peppers are the sweetest. Yellow and orange peppers are slightly less sweet but still delicious. Green bell peppers aren’t as sweet but have a wonderful smoky flavor when roasted.

When choosing your peppers to roast, look for peppers that are vibrant in color and firm and free from blemishes. Try roasting different types and see which one you like best.

Other varieties of peppers that you can roast

• Mini bell peppers
• Banana peppers
• Hatch peppers
• Jalapeno peppers
• Serrabi peppers
• Cherry peppers
• Habanero peppers
• Shishito peppers
• Anaheim peppers
• Poblano peppers
• Aleppo peppers

Roasting notes

Since the size of pepper varieties varies, the cook time may need to be reduced, so start checking on them after 8 minutes of cooking. Remove them from the air fryer when the skin is charred and blistered.

Variations

Roasted peppers are delicious on their own, but you can easily elevate their flavor. Here are some suggestions.

Spicy– Toss the roasted peppers in a little bit of olive oil and roasted pepper flakes for a sweet and spicy blend.

Herbs and Garlic – Add refreshing flavor to roasted peppers, toss them in olive oil, crushed garlic and chopped fresh herbs such as basil and oregano.

Vinegar -Add a tangy twist with a splash of balsamic vinegar.

Olive Oil and Sea Salt – A dash of sea salt will enhance the natural flavor of roasted peppers.

How to store roasted peppers

Making your own roasted peppers lets you prepare just the right amount, reducing leftovers. If you do have extras or want to prepare them ahead, you can keep roasted peppers fresh in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

How to use roasted bell peppers

Roasted peppers are a great way to perk up sandwiches, dips such as hummus, salads, your favorite soup, or pasta or to add to a charcuterie board.

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