Air fryer roasted peppers, one of the classic and super versatile side dishes that everyone likes and can be paired with many dishes. A perfect dish for summer, when these vegetables are at their peak seasonality. The alternative cooking method in the air fryer allows you to achieve excellent and uniform results, comparable to classic roasted peppers in the oven.
Preparing peppers in the air fryer is quite simple: just wash the peppers, place them in the air fryer basket, and cook them for 20 minutes at 392 degrees Fahrenheit, turning them halfway through the cooking time. Once cooked, while still hot, simply remove the outer skin, cut them, and season with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, salt, and aromatic herbs.
But now let’s go to the kitchen, and I’ll show you how to make Air fryer roasted peppers
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 2
- Cooking methods: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer
Ingredients
LET’S SEE WHAT WE NEED TO PREPARE
- 1 red and yellow peppers, raw
Tools
- 1 Air Fryer
Steps
Let’s start preparing
Let’s begin preparing the air fryer roasted peppers; wash the peppers thoroughly, choosing perfect ones without any bruises.
Pat them dry carefully. No need to cut them or remove the stems and seeds.
Place the peppers directly on the air fryer basket with a sheet of parchment paper. Turn on and cook at 392°F for 20 minutes, turning them once or twice to change sides.
The cooking times are indicative as it depends on the size of the peppers and the quantity you will cook.
You’ll know they’re cooked when they feel soft to the touch.
After cooking the peppers in the air fryer, place them on a plate and cover with aluminum foil. Let them cool completely, the condensation will make the skin peel off easily.
Now you are ready to season your air fryer roasted peppers or use them in many recipes.
And bon appétit!!
