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    Published: Mar 8, 2023 by Claire · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases · Leave a Comment

    Air Fryer Mini Peppers

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    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.

    yellow and red mini peppers on a light grey plate next to a small bowl of oil dressing.

    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 cottage cheese dill dip, whipped ricotta crostini, air fryer romaine lettuce and air fried pita chips for a tasty spread of plates.

    Jump to:
    • ⭐ Why this recipe is so good
    • 🌶 Ingredients
    • 📖 Swaps and variations
    • 🔪 Step by step instructions
    • 💭 Expert recipe tips and notes
    • 📋 Frequently asked questions
    • 🍽 How to serve cooked mini peppers
    • 🥣 More fun appetizers
    • 📖 Recipe

    ⭐ 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

    individually labelled ingredients to make air fryer mini peppers including olive oil, garlic powder and herbs.

    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:

    mini peppers being de-seeded with a small spoon on a wooden board labelled number one.

    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).

    mini peppers coated in olive oil in a glass bowl on a blue cloth.

    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).

    mini peppers in an air fryer basket labelled number three.

    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

    What do mini peppers taste like?

    Mini peppers have a lovely sweetness when 'roasted' in the air fryer.

    Are mini peppers hot or spicy?

    Mini sweet peppers are not hot or spicy, but have a mild sweetness.

    How long do you air fry mini peppers for?

    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.
    red and yellow mini peppers on a mottled light grey plate.

    🥣 More fun appetizers

    Find more fun appetizers to enjoy with friends and family here, including these recent recipes:

    • Brussels sprouts on a white plate on a wooden board.
      Air Fryer Frozen Brussels Sprouts
    • sweet potato wedges on a light grey plate next to a small bowl of tahini.
      Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges
    • stack of grated potato fritters on a white plate with fresh herbs and glass of water in the background.
      Grated Potato Fritters
    • pita chips on a light beige plate next to a rosemary sprig.
      Easy Air Fryer Pita Chips

    I'm always in the kitchen, so come join me on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest to be the first to hear of new recipes! And I love to hear from you - so please do leave a star rating ⭐⭐⭐ or comment if you've tried the recipe!

    📖 Recipe

    red and yellow mini peppers on a light grey mottled plate.

    Air Fryer Mini Peppers

    Claire
    A fun appetizer or snack, these mini sweet peppers are perfect for entertaining, game day or as party food!
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Appetizer, Party food, Side Dish, Snack
    Cuisine American, British
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 204 kcal

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer
    • Tongs

    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.
     
    Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance
    All ingredients score 0 on the SIGHI list, with the exception of:
    • garlic, which scores 1.
    • black pepper, which scores 2.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 204kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 12mgPotassium: 625mgFiber: 7gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 8801IUVitamin C: 358mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 2mg
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    Hi, I’m Claire. After a diagnosis of MCAS I began to follow a low histamine diet, which has helped me manage my symptoms. Here I hope to show that a restrictive diet can still be full of flavourful meals, and help you enjoy being creative in the kitchen.

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