Description
A quick and flavorful recipe for air fryer peppers and onions, featuring tender, caramelized bell peppers and red onions seasoned with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and olive oil. Perfect as a side dish or topping for sandwiches and salads.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 2 bell peppers, seeded and sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch strips
- 1 red onion, peeled and sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch strips
Seasonings
- 1 Tbsp olive oil (or other cooking oil)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and allow it to preheat for a few minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Prepare the Vegetables: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced bell peppers and red onions. Add olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Toss everything together thoroughly to coat the vegetables evenly with the seasonings and oil.
- Arrange in the Basket: Place the seasoned vegetables in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure not to overcrowd or overlap too much to allow proper air circulation and even cooking.
- Cook the Vegetables: Air fry the peppers and onions for 12 to 16 minutes total. After 8 minutes, shake the basket gently to toss the vegetables for uniform caramelization. Continue cooking in 4-minute intervals, checking for fork tenderness and caramelized edges to determine doneness.
- Serve or Store: Serve the peppers and onions immediately while hot for the best texture and flavor, or let them cool to room temperature before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for later use.
Notes
- For crispier edges, cook the vegetables a little longer but watch closely to avoid burning.
- You can substitute olive oil with avocado oil or another cooking oil of choice.
- These air-fried peppers and onions are great as a side dish, fajita filling, or sandwich topping.
- Ensure the vegetables are cut uniformly for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
