A perfect looking and tasty bell peppers and onions for your taste buds today. Bell peppers and onions in the air fryer cooked in 8 minutes; low carb, highly nutritious, keto-friendly, and gluten-free.
You will love this air fryer peppers recipe because it’s budget-friendly, and you can easily adjust the recipe to feed a large crowd.
Bell peppers and onions can be cooked in different ways. You can grill, sauté, or roast the peppers in the oven or stovetop, but I prefer using my air fryer.
Start by slicing them into thin strips, tossing them with little oil and your favorite seasonings, and then cooking them in the air fryer until they are cooked. Most people will enjoy vegetables cooked using this method since it brings out the natural sweetness and gives them an enjoyable crunch. This dish is a healthier alternative to traditional fried peppers and onions because air frying your vegetables require less oil than typical frying methods.
The air fryer gives the peppers and onions a nice char without making them mush. You can serve it with just about anything or eat it because it is versatile. It saves time because you can make it ahead of time while doing something else. The cooking time depends on the size of the peppers, so ensure that you cut them evenly.
Air-fried bell peppers can go with anything, from rice to tacos, fajitas, and wraps.
You can serve this healthy side dish with your favorite protein or carbs. Add them to wraps, tacos, fajitas, stirred-in feta dip, or crostini appetizer toppings.
You will love chicken fajitas, air fryer carrots fries, and air fryer Brussels sprouts.
Ingredients
Bell peppers: use any combination of colors that you like or substitute with sweet peppers (mini peppers). I used red bell peppers, green and yellow.
Onion: use any type of onion (red or white)
Paprika - smoked or sweet
Garlic powder or granules
Olive oil: substitute with any oil of choice. Avocado oil will work well.
White wine vinegar: optional (any vinegar will work for this recipe)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
How to Make Air Fryer Bell Peppers and Onions
- Deseed peppers and slice them into thin strips (about 1cm thick).
- Peel the onion and roughly chop it to the same size as the peppers.
- Pour the sliced peppers and chopped onions into a large bowl. Season with paprika, garlic granules, salt and pepper, olive oil, and vinegar, and toss them to combine.
- Transfer the peppers and onions to the air fryer basket in a single layer, spread them out (do not overlap), and air fry at 180C/360F for 6-8 minutes. Shake the basket halfway through the cooking.
- Remove from the air fryer, serve, and enjoy this vegetable side dish!
How to store
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days. You can also keep frozen bell peppers for 1-2 months.
To reheat, place in the fridge overnight to thaw if frozen. Microwave for close to 1 minute or reheat on the stovetop.
Recipe
Bell Peppers and Onions in Air Fryer
Equipment
- Air fryer
Ingredients
- 3 bell peppers
- 1 onion
- ½ tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic granules
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons white vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Deseed peppers and slice them into thin strips (about 1cm thick).Peel the onion and roughly chop it to the same size as the peppers.
- Pour the sliced peppers and chopped onions into a large bowl. Season with paprika, garlic granules, salt and pepper, olive oil, and vinegar, and toss them to combine.
- Transfer the peppers and onions to the air fryer basket in a single layer, spread them out (do not overlap), and air fry at 180C/360F for 6-8 minutes. Shake the basket halfway through the cooking.
- Remove from the air fryer, serve, and enjoy this vegetable side dish!
Notes
Nutrition
Tips
- Use any seasoning of choice for the peppers. You can use Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, chili powder, or oregano.
- If using frozen peppers, cook directly because the peppers will release moisture and may not be as crispy as if you used fresh ones.
- I recommend using fresh bell peppers for the best flavor.
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