Make perfect Air Fryer Bell Peppers in under 10 minutes for a delicious side any night of the week. Fragrant and deliciously seasoned with garlic & thyme, these are sure to become a new favorite in your house.
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I'm not known for eating my vegetables - mostly because I can't be bothered to cook them. However, the air fryer makes the process so easy, even I will cook up some veggies once in a while!
I love it for green beans, brussels sprouts and baby carrots. And now, I love it for bell peppers as well.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- It's quick and all done in under 10 minutes
- It's easy: just slice, season, and let the air fryer handle the rest!
- Fragrant & delicious thanks to the olive oil, garlic & thyme
What You Need to Make It
Ingredient notes & substitutions
- Bell peppers: I like green for the bite and red for the sweetness, but you can use any combination of colors.
- Olive oil: You can swap this for a neutral cooking oil.
- Garlic: Can be omitted.
- Dried thyme: Can be swapped for other dried herbs like basil, rosemary, oregano, or tarragon. You can also use a pre-made seasoning like French or Italian seasoning.
How to Make It
- Slice bell peppers thin
- Add olive oil and seasonings
- Mix well
- Air fry until soft and fragrant
Expert Tips
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket. You can have multiple layers, but don't fill the air fryer.
- If you cook a big batch at once, the cooking time will be longer. I also recommend you mix it more than once while cooking.
- Cook time can vary with your air fryer model
Storing, Freezing & Reheating Instructions
Storing: Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Freezing: Store leftovers in the freezer in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
Reheating in air fryer: Air fry 2-3 minutes at 400℉ (200℃) until heated through.
Reheating in microwave: Reheat leftovers in the microwave in 30-second increments.
What to Serve It With
- Air Fryer Steak Bites50 Minutes
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- Air Fryer Flank Steak45 Minutes
More Quick & Easy Air Fryer Sides
- Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes30 Minutes
- Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes30 Minutes
- Air Fryer Steak Fries25 Minutes
- Air Fryer Baked Potatoes55 Minutes
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Recipe
Air Fryer Bell Peppers
Print RateIngredients
- 1 green bell pepper or other color, sliced thin
- 1 red bell pepper or other color, sliced thin
- 2 tablespoon olive oil or neutral cooking oil
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or other dried herbs
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer by running it for 5 minutes at 400℉ (200℃).
- Coat the bell peppers in olive oil, followed by the seasonings.1 green bell pepper, 1 red bell pepper, 2 Tbsp olive oil, 1 garlic clove, ¼ tsp salt, ¼ tsp pepper, 1 tsp dried thyme
- Spread out the bell pepper slices in the air fryer basket and air fry 8 minutes at 400℉ (200℃), mixing them halfway, until soft and tender.
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Notes
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket. You can have multiple layers, but don't fill the air fryer.
- If you cook a big batch at once, the cooking time will be longer. I also recommend you mix it more than once while cooking.
- Storing: Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Reheating: Air fry 2-3 minutes at 400℉ (200℃) until heated through.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is approximate and automatically calculated, and should only be viewed as an indication.
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