Air Fryer Bell Peppers
Temperature
375°F
190°C
Time
8 min
2 peppers
Safe internal
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No minimum
Peppers go sweet and blistered in about eight minutes, and I'm forever doing a batch for fajitas or to throw into a rice bowl. The high, dry heat chars them a little without turning them to mush.
How to air fry bell peppers
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Add the fresh bell peppers to the basket. Don't pack the basket.
- Cook for about 8 minutes, flipping or shaking halfway through.
Pro tip
Slice into strips; great for fajitas.
How to tell when it's done
They're done when tender with lightly charred edges but still a bit of structure to them. A toss halfway gets the strips coloring evenly instead of steaming.
Converting from an oven recipe
If your recipe is written for a conventional oven, lower the temperature by about 25°F (15°C) and reduce the time by roughly 20% to land near 375°F for 8 minutes. Need a different starting point? Use the conversion calculator.
Air fryer bell peppers: FAQ
How long does it take to air fry bell peppers?
Air fry bell peppers at 375°F (190°C) for about 8 minutes, flipping or shaking halfway through. That's for 2 peppers in a single layer; adjust slightly for a fuller basket or a different model.
What temperature do you air fry bell peppers at?
Set the air fryer to 375°F (190°C). If you're converting an oven recipe, that's roughly 25°F (15°C) below the oven temperature, with the time cut by about 20%.
Do I need to preheat the air fryer for bell peppers?
A 2-3 minute preheat gives the most accurate timing and the best browning, but it isn't essential - if you skip it, add a minute or two to the cook time.