The capsicums, full of summer colours and aromas, go into the air fryer to easily and quickly create a delicious dish. They are a great accompaniment—ideal for grilled meats—or a tasty wildcard for a wide variety of dishes, from hot or cold vegetable salads to pizzas, sandwiches, and burritos.
All you need is an air fryer, capsicums, olive oil, and your favourite spices. The secret lies in the variety of ingredients: the more spices and different capsicums you use (red, yellow, orange, and green), the richer and more enjoyable your dish.
See the recipe below for six people:
Ingredients:
Three large capsicums (red Florinis pepper, yellow, orange or green capsicums)
1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
salt & pepper
Procedure
Wash the capsicums well and remove the stem and seeds. Then, we cut them into strips and sprinkle them with a little oil—season with salt and pepper to taste.
Cooking: Place them in the air fryer at 200°C for 10-12 minutes. Make sure to check them often by stirring them from time to time with a wooden spoon or spatula. This will ensure that they do not burn and that they cook evenly.
Tips
– Spices: Don't limit yourself to just black pepper. Use different capsicums for a sweeter and more balanced taste. Add onion or garlic powder and oregano and enjoy the result.
– Serving suggestions: Drizzle with extra olive oil and a little balsamic vinegar. You can eat them as a hot as a side dish with eggs, potatoes, and meat dishes or at room temperature in salads, sandwiches, or any other cold light meal.
– Variations of the basic recipe: Add sweet white onion (chopped) to the fryer or thinly slice a country sausage and roast it with the capsicums. Serve with some feta on the table, and enjoy a tasty and quick complete meal.
- Storage: Store them in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. Make sure they are in a food container or bag that closes airtight.
Evi Tsiropoulou is a columnist for Cantina. Translated by Paul Antonopoulos.
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