Peppers (bell peppers) cooking times
How long to cook peppers: 20–30 min in the oven at 200°C (180°C fan), 8–10 min in an air fryer at 200°C, 5–7 min pan-fried and 10–15 min under the grill. Every way to cook it is below, with the temperature and how to tell it’s done.
How long to cook peppers
Times are for 3 peppers, for 4.
| Method | Time | Heat | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oven Strips | 20–30 min | 200°C (180°C fan), 400°F, gas 6 | Strips or chunks tossed in oil. |
| Oven Stuffed halves | 30–40 min | 190°C (170°C fan), 375°F, gas 5 | Fill halves and bake, covered with foil for the first 20 minutes. |
| Air fryer Strips | 8–10 min | 200°C (400°F) | Strips tossed in a teaspoon of oil; shake halfway. |
| Pan-fry Strips | 5–7 min | over a high heat | Stir-fry strips in a little oil. |
| Grill Halves, charred and peeled | 10–15 min | under a hot grill | Halves skin side up until blackened, then put in a covered bowl for 10 minutes and peel. |
| Barbecue Whole or halves | 8–12 min | over direct heat | Whole or halved, turning until charred. |
| Microwave Strips | 3–4 min | on full power, covered | Strips, with a tablespoon of water. |
Before you start
Halve, pull out the stalk and seeds, and cut into strips or chunks.
How to tell it’s done
Soft and sweet, with blistered or charred edges.
Questions
How long to cook peppers in the oven?
Strips: 20–30 min at 200°C (180°C fan), 400°F, gas 6. Strips or chunks tossed in oil. Stuffed halves: 30–40 min at 190°C (170°C fan), 375°F, gas 5. Fill halves and bake, covered with foil for the first 20 minutes.
How long to cook peppers in an air fryer?
Strips: 8–10 min at 200°C (400°F). Strips tossed in a teaspoon of oil; shake halfway.
How long to pan-fry peppers?
Strips: 5–7 min over a high heat. Stir-fry strips in a little oil.
How long to grill peppers?
Halves, charred and peeled: 10–15 min under a hot grill. Halves skin side up until blackened, then put in a covered bowl for 10 minutes and peel.
How long to barbecue peppers?
Whole or halves: 8–12 min over direct heat. Whole or halved, turning until charred.
How long to microwave peppers?
Strips: 3–4 min on full power, covered. Strips, with a tablespoon of water.
Times are a guide for typical home portions: ovens, air fryers, microwaves and the size of what you’re cooking all vary. Check meat, poultry and fish with a thermometer before serving. Safe temperatures follow USDA and UK Food Standards Agency guidance, last checked 11 November 2026.