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air fryer bell peppers and onions

Air Fryer Peppers and Onions

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When it comes to having a healthy, delicious, and colorful side dish, air fryer peppers and onions are the way to go. Not only are these veggies tasty and nutritious, but also they perfectly cook together in an air fryer in under 15 minutes. If you like peppers, try Air Fryer Roasted Sweet Peppers, and Stuffed Jalapenos.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 57 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Bell Peppers Peppers: I used green and red Bell peppers for this recipe. I also added two Jalapenos to the mix.
  • 1 Onion yellow, red, or Vidalia onions.
  • 1 tbsp Oil Use 1 Tablespoon of Avocado oil or Extra Virgin Olive oil.
  • 1/4 tsp Salt Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Seasoning of choice. I used half a teaspoon of Vegeta All-purpose seasoning.

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your air fryer to 390°F (195° Celsius).
  • Wash peppers and pat them dry.
  • Cut onions and peppers. Slice them how you prefer. I cut my peppers into approximately 1-inch wide julienne strips. And slice onions into half-circles.
    sliced onions and peppers
  • In a large bowl add sliced peppers, onions, oil, salt & pepper to taste and seasoning.
  • Toss all ingredients until fully coated.
  • Transfer veggies to the air fryer basket/tray, and lay them in a single layer.
  • Air fry them for 10 to 15 minutes (toss them every five minutes so that they cook evenly from each side). I did mine for 15 minutes total because I love my peppers and onions charred with beautiful wrinkly skin.
    peppers and onions in air fryer basket
  • Fry them until their desired color and crispiness.
  • When done the onions should be translucent and the peppers should be golden brown and slightly crispy.
    crispy peppers and onions

Notes

Is Bell Pepper Skin Edible?

Yes! It's perfectly safe and even beneficial to add the pepper's protective outer layer to your meal. Peppers' skins provide nutrients such as fiber, and antioxidants. Eating their skin also helps retain their unique taste and adds an extra crunchy texture compared to consuming just the pepper's inside flesh part.
The good news for people who don’t like to eat pepper skin. Once air-fried, pepper skin not only becomes gorgeously crispy and blackened but its fully removable in one easy peel. Once peppers are cooled, the skin should peel away easily. There’s nothing more satisfying than peeling off Bell pepper skin.
 

Tips for Making The Best Air Fryer Peppers and Onions

  • For the vegetables, you’ll want to use fresh, firm vegetables that are in season. Avoid over-ripe vegetables, as they will become mushy and won’t hold their shape when air-fried. 
  • Make sure the peppers are cut into evenly-sized pieces so that they cook evenly.
  • Don’t overcrowd the basket. Allow the vegetables to have space to cook evenly.

Nutrition

Serving: 50gCalories: 57kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 149mgPotassium: 166mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1863IUVitamin C: 78mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 0.3mg
Nutrition Disclaimer Nutritional information is an estimate and may change based on products used.
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