How To Roast Peppers In Air Fryer

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If you have been looking for an easy side or a nutritious and healthy filling for your culinary creations, you might want to try making roast peppers in Air Fryer.

Roasting bell peppers brings out their natural sweetness, and these Air Fryer roasted peppers have the perfect balance of juiciness and char that adds to their versatile flavor.

What I Love About this Recipe

I love putting fresh produce to use, and whenever I find more bell peppers and other peppers than needed lying in my refrigerator, I always turn to this easy roast peppers in Air Fryer recipe.

Not only is it a great way to put those peppers to use, but it is also a super versatile vegetable side dish that you’ll love using for all your recipes.

Another big plus is the fact that it takes just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of time to try this easy Air Fryer recipe- it just doesn’t get better than this.

Roast Peppers in Air Fryer Cooking Time

• Prep time: 15 minutes 
• Cook time: 15 minutes 
• Yields 3/4 cup

Ingredients For the Air Fryer Roasted Peppers

With just 2 simple ingredients, you’ll be able to make roast peppers in the Air Fryer.

• 6 hatch chili peppers
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil 

How to Make Homemade Roasted Peppers in the Air Fryer

To make these Air Fryer roasted peppers, here’s what you’ll need to do.

Step 1: Prep the Peppers

Place chilies in the air fryer basket. You can fill the basket but don’t overlay the chilies. Coat whole peppers in olive oil.

Step 2: Roast Peppers in Air Fryer

Cook at 400°f for 15 minutes or until the skins start to blacken and blister. If the bottom side needs more cooking, flip and cook for 5 more minutes or until blistered.

Step 3: Let the Peppers Sweat

Turn the air fryer off after chilies are cooked and let chilies in the air fryer for 15 minutes to allow them to sweat. This process loosens the skin for removal.

Step 4: Peel the Skin and Remove the Core

Remove the chilies and begins peeling away the skin. Remove all of the skin from the chilies.  Slice open the chilies a long way and remove the stems, seeds, and veins using a sharp knife. 

Step 5: Preserve or Store Them

Now your hatch chilies are ready for any desired hatch chili recipe. If you wish to preserve them, seal them in an air-tight freezer bag for long storage or in an air-tight container for temporary refrigerated storage. 

Tips & Tricks to Make the Roast Peppers in Air Fryer

While making roast peppers in an Air Fryer is super easy, having these little tips and tricks handy can really help.

• If you don’t want to use olive oil for this recipe, you can make do with avocado oil too.
• To add some extra flavor to the roasted peppers, you can season them with some salt and pepper or garlic powder.
• Italian seasoning is also a great option to consider if you want some more of that Italian flavor to the roasted peppers.
• An important part to take note of when making roast peppers in Air Fryer is to make sure they don’t overcrowd your Air Fryer basket.
• If you’re using red peppers and green peppers that are large in size, you can choose to slice them into half and then add them to the Air Fryer basket.
• Remember to flip the bell pepper halves midway through the cooking process so that they have those perfect charred edges you’re looking for.
• Another great idea to add to the flavor of the roasted bell peppers is to drizzle a bit of balsamic vinegar on them after you’ve peeled and cored them.
• When making roast peppers in Air Fryer, remember to allow them to cool down completely before you try to peel them.

What Kind of Peppers Can I Use to Make the Roast Peppers in Air Fryer?

You can use practically any kind of peppers to make these roasted peppers.

Sweet bell peppers like red bell peppers, yellow bell peppers, orange bell peppers and green bell peppers are great, because they get a nice char on the outside that adds go their flavor.

Poblano peppers and banana peppers are two other good options to consider.

How Do I Store Leftovers?

If you have any leftover roasted red peppers, or any other peppers for that matter, you can store them for later too.

Just remember to use an airtight container or nice and clean container with a lid.

How Do I Use the Air Fryer Roasted Peppers?

These roast peppers in Air Fryer are perfect to make your homemade hot sauce or chili sauce, and can be used in a ton of other ways too.

They can be a great gluten free or vegan filling to add to your tortillas and enchiladas.

I also think they would be great in sandwiches and wraps, and can be layered on some toasted bread with some other toppings to be enjoyed as a light breakfast too.

You can also slice them and add them to your favorite soup. The pepper slices can also be used as a topping on your homemade pizza.

More Air Fryer Recipes

If you enjoyed making these roast peppers in Air Fryer and are inspired to try some more such fun and easy recipes, here are a few handpicked ones you might want to try out.

• Easy Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes
• Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Wings
• Easy Air Fryer Crab Cakes
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