Air Fryer Peppers and Onions are seasoned with spices to create a super easy and low-carb lunch or dinner, with red and green bell peppers and chunks of sweet roasted onions. You won’t believe how much flavor develops in the air fryer.
This is one of my absolute favorite side dishes to make in the air fryer. It’s a quick, easy, healthy, and delicious recipe that is the perfect compliment to just about any main dish you’re making. It goes well with pork chops, chicken, and especially steak. Or add sausage to the mix for a full meal.
Elevate your typical peppers and onions with a few spices and toss it all into the air fryer to work its magic. It’s a really hands-off meal that’s easy to make and fun to eat.
Ingredients You Need
- Bell peppers: Based on the colors, their flavors can vary from fruity to citrusy. You can choose any colored bell pepper or a combination. Cut them in equal chunks, and that’s it.
- Onion: Onion has a unique sweet and savory flavor. You can use either red or white onion for this recipe. Cut the onion in chunks as well.
- Olive oil: Olive oil is rich in healthy fats. You can use any other vegetable oil as well.
- Garlic salt: Garlic salt adds a great garlic flavor while seasoning the veggies with salt.
- Onion powder: For a more savory flavor, use onion powder. If you are looking for more depth, add garlic powder as well.
- Herbs: Herbs like rosemary and thyme don’t just add aroma but also a distinct flavor to the dish. You can choose either fresh or dried herbs.
- Salt & pepper: No dish is complete without adding salt and black pepper at the end, to taste.
Equipment Information
- Air fryer: I use the 5.5-quart Ninja MaxXL basket-style air fryer. Angie uses this 5-quart Cosori Pro LE air fryer. We also both occasionally use the Ninja Woodfire Outdoor Grill that has an air fryer setting.
- Kitchen tongs: It’s very easy to remove food from your air fryer with kitchen tongs. I use these kitchen tongs that are silicon coated so they don’t scratch the interior.
Oven Directions
Don’t have an air fryer? No problem!
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Put the bell peppers and onions in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with seasonings. Stir to coat.
Pour the mixture onto the baking sheet. Cook on 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, stirring at least once during cooking.
Air Fryer Peppers and Onions
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 bell peppers any color, cut in chunks
- 1 large onion cut in chunks
- 1/2 tablespoon (7 ml) olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.5 g) garlic salt
- 1/4 teaspoon (0.5 g) onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon (0.03 g) rosemary
- 1/8 teaspoon (0.3 g) thyme
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Put the bell peppers and onions in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with seasonings. Stir to coat.
- Pour the mixture into the air fryer basket. Cook on 400°F (200C) for 10 minutes, shaking the basket or stirring twice during cooking.
All air fryers have different wattage and may cook at different rates. You may need to adjust the time or temp for the best results.
Nutrition
Can I Use Different Types Of Peppers or Onions?
There are several types of both peppers and onions that you could use in this recipe. The best type depends on your personal preference. Here are some popular options:
- Peppers: Any color bell pepper, poblano peppers, Anaheim peppers
- Onions: Yellow onions, red onions, sweet onions
How To Store Leftovers
To maintain freshness and flavor, store any leftover peppers and onions in an airtight container with a tight-fitting lid to keep the aroma from permeating other things in your refrigerator. If you have a large batch leftover, consider separating them into individual portions before storing them.
You can reheat the peppers and onions in the air fryer basket, just as you did the first time. It will take about 5 minutes on 400° F.
How to Change It Up A Bit
If you’re looking for different ways to spice this dish up, we’ve got a few great ideas here.
- Add mushrooms and/or potatoes
- Sprinkle on Cajun seasoning or Old Bay Seasoning
- Use Spicy Italian sausage or include a few jalapeno peppers in the mix
What Side Dishes to Serve?
You can serve some really easy side dishes with your main dish cooked in the Air Fryer. Sometimes, you can cook them together in the air fryer to make it even faster.
Some of our favorite side dishes to serve include:
- Air fryer cauliflower
- Air fryer baked potatoes
- Brussels sprouts
- Corn on the cob
- Crispy smashed potatoes
- Cottage fries
Here are 28 more air fryer side dishes to try
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Laura is a passionate foodie and owner of Air Fry Anytime She is dedicated to sharing delicious recipes and helpful tips for using air fryers at home. With years of experience in the kitchen and a love for healthy, flavorful cooking, Laura has become an expert at using air fryers to create amazing meals that are both nutritious and delicious.