Need a party-pleasing perfect appetizer? Check out these air-fried mini peppers with the perfect seasonings!

These roasted mini bell peppers are a perfect snack for any occasion.

head shot of roasted mini peppers and a bowl of vegan dip.

It's somewhat similar to stuffed peppers, but simpler seasonings and a shorter cooking time make it a better choice.

I have prepared this for a formal party and as an evening snack.

It's fun to watch them disappear in front of your eyes!

My kids love them with a spinach dal, and I know your friends and family will like them too.

All you need is an air fryer, a fresh bag of sweet mini peppers, and a few simple ingredients.

So what are you waiting for? Get started on this easy and healthy snack today! This can be a delicious side dish to any of your main dishes.

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Why this recipe works

Mini peppers are easy to handle, healthy, and delicious.

The recipe is easy to follow and tastes wonderful.

Air fryer mini peppers are similar to other easy recipes like roasted beets, air fryer carrots, sweet potato cubes, and potato cubes.

It works well as a side dish to a spicy dal.

You could pack them in a lunch box as a side dish because they taste great, even if it's cold.

The simple seasonings give a unique and lip-smacking roasted pepper you have never tasted.

It's a low-carb side dish with complex carbs from sweet mini peppers.

It's a great way to enjoy roasted peppers! So give them a try today.

Ingredients note

Recipes of roasted mini peppers ingredients are on the table.

Mini sweet peppers: I bought this at Costco, but it's also fairly common in most grocery stores. Look for the pack with a great color combination.
Seasonings: I used red chili powder, garam masala powder, and amchur powder. This gives a great balance of flavor and heat that complement the sweetness of peppers.

Instructions

Wash the mini peppers and cut them into halves.

Remove the seeds but leave the stalk on.

A bowl is with sliced mini peppers, seasonings and salt.

In a small mixing bowl, mix together the pepper halves, seasonings, salt, and oil.

A bowl is with spices coated mini peppers.

Toss them well to get a good coating of seasoning on all the pepper halves

The air fryer basket is filled with seasoned peppers.

Place the peppers in the air fryer basket in a single layer and air fry at 400F for 12 minutes.

Shake them halfway through, if required.

Air fried mini peppers are inside the basket.

The peppers are done when they are slightly charred around the edges.

Serve immediately with ranch dressing or your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy!

Variations

If you want to, you can add other seasonings to the peppers. Some that would be good are:

cumin powder
smoked paprika
oregano
thyme
black pepper
garlic powder

You could add some vegan cheese to the peppers before air frying them. This would make a great appetizer! Just sprinkle some shredded cheese on top of the peppers before air frying.

If you cannot find mini peppers, you can try the same recipe with bell peppers. Just cut them length-wise and brush peppers with the seasoning.

Tips

You can also roast the peppers in the oven. Preheat your oven to 400F and roast for 15-20 minutes until peppers are slightly charred around the edges.
I prepared this with the 5 Qt Cosori Air fryer. Be sure to adjust the cooking time if you are using smaller air fryers.
Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.
For better taste and flavor, use olive oil or avocado oil during air frying.
Leaving the stalks on the peppers is handy because they make it easy to grab and enjoy.