Bell Pepper Strips
Vegetables·beginner

Bell Pepper Strips

Yield
Prep
Total
Serves 2 to 3
5m
17m
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Bell pepper strips are a quick and versatile air fryer side dish. A mix of colors not only looks great but offers a range of flavors. This recipe includes instructions and seasoning suggestions, like classic fajita spice.

Ingredients

  • 3 bell peppers (any color, a mix looks best)
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • Salt and your seasoning of choice (fajita seasoning is the classic pairing)
Season it upPairs with Taco Tuesday, Chipotle Adobo, Chili Lime, or Simple Salt & PepperSee all seasonings →

Steps

  1. 01Core and seed the peppers. Slice into 1/2-inch wide strips.
  2. 02Toss with oil and seasoning.
  3. 03Ready for the air fryer.
Red, orange, and yellow peppers are sweeter than green. Green peppers are slightly bitter and more vegetal. For fajitas and stir-fry, a mix of colors gives you a range of flavors and the best presentation. If you're buying one color, red is the most universally liked.
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How to Air Fry It

Temp
Cook
Prep
Flip?
375°F
12m
5m
Yes
  1. 01Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  2. 02Core and seed the bell peppers, then slice them into 1/2-inch strips.
  3. 03Toss the strips with oil and the Taco Tuesday or Chili Lime seasoning.
  4. 04Place in the air fryer basket, spreading them out as much as possible.
  5. 05Cook for 12 minutes, tossing well halfway through.
  6. 06The edges should be slightly blackened and the flesh tender.
  7. 07Remove and serve warm.

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Season it up

Pairs well

Meal Prep

Stores 4 days. Reheat at 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes. These release moisture, so they won't re-crisp as well as denser vegetables.

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