Air Fryer Bell Peppers with Basil and Feta (Recipe)

Bell peppers roasted in the air fryer are arrange in a serving dish with basil, capers and feta.

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Air Fryer Bell Peppers with Basil and Feta (Recipe)

These lightly charred air fryer bell peppers are drizzled with balsamic vinegar for tons of flavor. Top them with a little olive oil, capers, basil and feta for a perfect late summer side dish or appetizer.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Keyword: air fryer bell peppers, air fryer recipe

Servings:

Calories: 123.3kcal

Author: Susan Pridmore

Equipment

Air Fryer
Chef's knife

Ingredients

4 bell peppers use a variety of colors
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar divided
1 ½ tablespoons capers
2 tablespoons thinly sliced basil leaves
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 400˚F.
Prep the peppers. Stand the pepper up, so that it sits on a work surface, with the stem facing up.
Look at one of the lobes curving outward, and using a sharp chef's knife, slice the lobe off along the indented veins. Continue this all around the pepper.
When you're done, all you'll be left with are the stem and seeds that are attached to a central pith. Discard the seeds and stem, and trim any remaining white pith from the pepper lobes.
Slice the pepper lobes to the size you want. For an appetizer, it's nice to keep the lobe shape as it's easier for scooping up dips and salsas.
This can all be done in under 1 minute. Promise.
Air fry. Toss the peppers with 1 tablespoon each of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Lightly salt and pepper if desired. Roast in the air fryer for 10 minutes, or until the edges are slightly charred.
If you plan to use the peppers for scooping dips and salsas, be careful not to air fry too long, or the peppers will be too limp.
Finish. Arrange the peppers on a serving platter and drizzle with the remaining olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Scatter the capers over the top, followed by the thinly sliced basil (see the notes for tips on slicing basil) and feta.
Serve. Serve at room temperature.

Notes

If You Don't Have an Air Fryer...

Also, if you don't have an air fryer, no worries. Preheat your oven to 400˚F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss the cut bell pepper pieces in a little olive oil and balsamic vinegar, and lightly sprinkle on some salt and pepper. Roast until just tender.

If you're using them as an appetizer, you want them to have a little crispness so that they can be finger food.

Best Way to Thinly Slice (Chiffonade) Basil.

Stack the basil leaves on top of each other, and tightly roll like a cigar. Holding the basil cigar in one hand, thinly slice the cigar using a sharp chef's knife.

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