These air fryer mini peppers are a fun appetizer or snack that are always a crowd-pleaser! Quick and easy to make, they're full of flavor and come together in just 20 minutes.
Much like my cream cheese stuffed mini peppers, these air fryer mini sweet peppers are so good for so many occasions! Perfect for game day? Check. Perfect as party food? Check. Perfect as a kid-friendly snack (and gets them to eat their veggies)? Check.
Easy to make, we use a tasty oil and herb coating and then air fry them up in just 10 minutes or so. Pair with other finger food such as my red bell pepper salsa, cottage cheese dill dip, whipped ricotta crostini, air fryer romaine lettuce and air fried pita chips for a tasty spread of plates.
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⭐ Why this recipe is so good
Fun party food favorite. There's something very cute about mini peppers and they are perfect as finger food for both kids and adults alike.
Dunkable(!) Enjoy or their own, or perhaps pair with a dip to make them even more fun.
Easy to make. Simple coat in the herb oil dressing, and then air fry to bring out their delicious sweetness.
🌶 Ingredients
All the ingredients and their quantities are set out in the recipe card below.
Some notes on a few of them:
- Mini peppers - you want to use the sweet mini peppers rather than hot peppers. They are a little more easy to find in the store in the summer months, and are red and yellow in color.
- Mixed herbs - I suggest using those you like best, or a ready-prepared mix such as Italian seasoning or herbes de Provence. Have a peek at my Italian seasoning substitutes post for lots of ideas of herb blends!
📖 Swaps and variations
Use mixed herbs to preference, or a single herb such as dried thyme if you prefer.
Adjust the amount of garlic powder to taste preference, or leave out altogether if you prefer.
🔪 Step by step instructions
Making these air fryer mini peppers is very simple, with just a few quick steps:
Step 1
Prepare the mini peppers. Slice the mini peppers lengthways, cutting through the stalk. Remove the seeds with a small spoon but leave the stalk on (image 1).
Step 2
Coat the peppers in dressing. Add the mini peppers to a bowl and drizzle in the oil. Sprinkle over the garlic powder, mixed herbs, salt and black pepper and toss to coat the peppers (image 2).
Step 3
Air fry the mini peppers. After preheating your air fryer, use tongs to place the peppers in your air fryer basket in an even layer. Cook for 7-12 minutes, to the level of 'char' you like, flipping with tongs after about 5 minutes.
💭 Expert recipe tips and notes
- Cook time will vary slightly, depending upon the size of your mini sweet bell peppers and whether your air fryer tends to run hot.
- Always check the basket after 5 minutes to see how charred the mini peppers are, then continue to air fry as needed.
- The herbs and garlic are optional, but give a nice flavor!
📋 Frequently asked questions
Mini peppers have a lovely sweetness when 'roasted' in the air fryer.
Mini sweet peppers are not hot or spicy, but have a mild sweetness.
Air frying mini peppers takes between seven and twelve minutes depending upon the size of the peppers, how charred you like them and how hot your air fryer tends to run.
🍽 How to serve cooked mini peppers
- If you're into your air fryer (like I am!) then they work so well as a side for my air fryer turkey burgers or air fried boneless chicken thighs.
- Serve with other appetizers such as my beetroot dip and cottage cheese tzatziki for parties and entertaining.
- Enjoy as a simple and healthy snack, or as a side for salads, baked potatoes or sandwiches.
🥣 More fun appetizers
Find more fun appetizers to enjoy with friends and family here, including my air fried cauliflower steaks and these recent recipes:
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📖 Recipe
Air Fryer Mini Peppers
Ingredients
- 8 mini bell peppers (sweet not hot peppers)
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or mixed herbs
- pinch salt
- pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 390F / 200C for 3 minutes.
- Slice the sweet mini peppers in half, lengthways. Remove the seeds with a small spoon, but leave the stalk intact.
- Add the mini bell peppers to a bowl with the olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and black pepper. Use your hands to coat the peppers.
- Place the peppers in your air fryer basket, with a little room in between them if possible, and in a single layer. Air fry at 390F for 7 minutes (for minimal charring) or for 12 minutes for more charring, to preference. Check the peppers after 5 minutes for their level of doneness. Use tongs to flip the peppers or shake the basket, and continue to air fry as needed.
- Use tongs to remove the peppers from the air fryer basket as they will be very hot.
Notes
- Cook time will vary slightly, depending upon the size of your mini sweet bell peppers and whether your air fryer tends to run hot.
- Always check the basket after 5 minutes to see how charred the mini peppers are.
- Nutritional information is auto-generated and should be considered to be an estimate.
- garlic, which scores 1.
- black pepper, which scores 2.
Pam says
These are simply amazing. I added some to the cauliflower hummus recipe and woooow. So good!!!
Claire says
I definitely need to do the hummus and mini pepper combo for the weekend! Thanks for the tip!