Air Fryer Mini Sweet Peppers make an easy, incredible side dish or appetizer that everyone will love. They cook in minutes, turning tender with slightly charred edges. Their natural sweetness intensifies as they cook, making them a delicious pairing for any slow cooker meal or appetizer display.
Recipe at a glance (TL;DR)
- Prep time: 5 min
- Cook time: 18 min at 400℉
- Main Ingredients: Sweet Mini Peppers, Garlic Salt
- Servings: 4
- Best for: snacking, appetizers, meal prep, adding veggies to any meal
- Difficulty level: LAZY! no cutting, 3 ingredients
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Why you will love this recipe
I am not exaggerating when I say that these are in my air fryer multiple times every week. They take almost no time to assemble, and the taste is just outstanding. I serve them with meals, as snacks, and as part of appetizer spreads.
That doesn't even begin to cover the sheer volume of them that I just eat on my own. I am a sweet mini pepper junkie! I just can't get enough. Try them and see if you think I am exaggerating how good they are!
Why make this no-cut in the air fryer veggie?
- Simplicity. There is no cutting involved, minimal prep, and outstanding results.
- Flavor. Somehow, these sweet little peppers almost caramelize in the air fryer, intensifying their sweetness. I have had guests refer to them as candy - they are that sweet!
- Perfect for small batches - This is an ideal way to have a simple, better-for-you snack in no time.
- It is the perfect side for Slow Cooker Spicy Maple Meatballs.
What you'll need to make air fryer mini peppers
Following are the ingredients you'll need to make delicious roasted baby peppers. Full quantities and instructions are in the recipe card at the bottom of this page.
Seedless are best, if you can find them.
A light coating of oil helps the pepper skins to char a bit. Olive oil is also a good option
Adds easy flavor to your peppers and brings out the sweetness. If you are not a garlic fan, use plain salt.
This simple base recipe can be customized with different oils and seasoning blends
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Place clean peppers on a parchment liner (if using) on the airfryer tray or basket. Spray with oil.
Sprinkle lightly oiled peppers with garlic salt.
Air fry for 18 minutes at 400℉. Peppers may inflate as the cook.
Allow to cool slightly before serving. Peppers will deflate as they cool.
Flavor variations for air fryer mini peppers
Garlic salt is my go-to seasoning for these air-fried beauties because I love the way it sets off the sweetness of the peppers. However, just like air fryer carrot chips, you really can get very creative. Here are a few suggestions
- Ranch seasoning
- Chili lime seasoning
- Truffle Salt
- Everything Bagel Seasoning (especially delicious with some homemade hummus)
- Italian seasoning and a drizzle of balsamic glaze (after cooking)
- Za'atar adds some Middle Eastern flair
The perfect mains for these lazy peppers
While these roasted peppers make a great snack on their own, they are also an amazing side dish for:
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How to store and reheat sweet peppers
Allow peppers to fully cool before storing. Store in an airtight container or bag in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. They are great served warm right after they are cooked, or cold right out of the refrigerator
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Expert tips for the tastiest peppers.
- Do not bite into a pepper right out of the air fryer. They will be HOT.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer. Peppers should be in a single layer with a little space between them. Cook in batches.
- When possible, buy seedless peppers. I am seeing them in the market for longer periods than I used to. If you can't find seedless, seeded peppers are great too. I just eat around them (I am way too lazy to start cleaning each pepper).
- Use a light coating of oil. Too much oil will just weigh the peppers down.
- Peppers may puff up in the air fryer while they are cooking. They will flatten out during the cooling process after cooking.
Note
Each air fryer is a little different. The first time you make this dish, watch your peppers towards the end of cooking to ensure they don't burn.
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Air Fryer Sweet Mini Peppers
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Equipment
- oven mitts
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs Sweet Mini Peppers
- Avocado Oil Spray or olive oil spray
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Salt or to taste
Instructions
- Place 1½ lbs Sweet Mini Peppers in a single layer on parchment paper or air fryer tray. Do not overlap peppers
- Spray peppers with Avocado Oil Spray
- Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon Garlic Salt
- Air fry at 400℉ for 18 minutes
- Allow peppers to cool and enjoy
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Notes
- If you can't find seedless peppers, any will do. I do not remove the seeds as there usually aren't many.Seedless peppers are my favorite for this recipe.
- When used lightly, avocado oil spray should not add significantly to calories or nutritional values.
Nutrition
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