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Low-calorie air-fryer-roasted red pepper, rich in vitamin C and antioxidants when prepared without added oil.
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
100 g of Air-Fryer-Roasted Red Pepper has 31 calories. It contains 6 g of carbs, 1 g of protein, 0.4 g of fat and 2.1 g of fiber. Its 80 mg of Vitamin C covers 89% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Air-fryer-roasted red pepper is made by cooking a sweet, fleshy red pepper—typically the Turkish kapya variety—until tender and lightly charred. It offers a quick home-cooking alternative to peppers roasted over a flame or in the oven, with little hands-on effort.
Roasting brings out the pepper’s sweetness, leaving it soft inside with a lightly blistered skin. Serve it as a side, slice it into salads or sandwiches, or pair it with eggs, grains and grilled foods. Prepared without oil, it is mostly water and provides fibre and vitamin C; 100 g contains 31 calories. A squeeze of lemon, herbs or a little garlic adds flavour without making the dish heavy.
Selected: 100 g
31
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
6g
· 2% DV
Protein
1g
· 2% DV
Fat
0.4g
· 1% DV
Fiber
2.1g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 76% · Protein 13% · Fat 11%
Vitamins
Vitamin C
80mg · 89% DV
Vitamin A
157µg · 17% DV
B6
0.29mg · 17% DV
Vitamin E
1.6mg · 11% DV
Minerals
Potassium ⭐
210mg · 6% DV
Phosphorus
26mg · 4% DV
Magnesium
12mg · 3% DV
Calcium
7mg · 1% DV
Very high
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 31 calories in 100 g:
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NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.06g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.03g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.18g
Omega 6:3 ratio 8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (8:1).
To make air-fryer-roasted red pepper, rinse the pepper, dry it thoroughly, and cook it whole until the skin is blistered and charred in spots. Turn it during cooking so the hot air reaches all sides.
Cook air-fryer-roasted red pepper at 400°F (200°C) for about 12–15 minutes. Larger peppers or air fryers that heat less strongly may need more time; look for softened flesh and blistered skin rather than relying on the clock alone.
No, you do not have to peel air-fryer-roasted red pepper; the skin is edible. Peeling gives it a smoother texture, especially for dips and sauces, and is easier if you let the hot pepper steam briefly in a covered bowl first.
Yes, air-fryer-roasted red pepper needs no oil. The pepper softens and chars from the air fryer’s heat on its own, so you can add olive oil afterward for flavor instead of using it during cooking.
Usually, no: cooking the pepper whole helps keep the flesh moist and makes it easier to peel afterward. Cut it in half and remove the seeds first when you want quicker cooking or need pieces ready for a recipe.
Air-fryer-roasted red pepper may not blister if the pepper is wet, the basket is crowded, or the temperature is too low. Dry the pepper well, leave space around it, and turn it so each side is exposed to the circulating heat.
Yes, you can roast several red peppers in an air fryer, but arrange them in a single layer with space between them. If the basket is packed, the peppers steam more than they char, so cook them in batches for better blistering.
Store air-fryer-roasted red pepper in a covered container in the refrigerator and use it within about 3–4 days. Let it cool before storing, and keep it separate from raw ingredients to avoid cross-contamination.
Yes, air-fryer-roasted red pepper freezes well for use in cooked dishes. Cool it, remove the stem and seeds, and freeze portions in an airtight container; thawed pepper will be softer, so it is less suited to crisp salads.
Air-fryer-roasted red pepper works in hummus, pasta sauces, sandwiches, grain bowls, and salads. Peel and seed it first for a smooth sauce, or leave it in strips for a sandwich or a side dish.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.