# 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.

Source: https://feastflow.co.uk/peppers-cooking-times (FeastFlow free cooking-time guides). Last checked 11 November 2026.

## How long to cook peppers

Times are for 3 peppers, for 4.

Peppers (bell peppers): cooking times by method:

| Method | Time | Heat | How |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Oven](https://feastflow.co.uk/oven-cooking-times) (Strips) | 20–30 min | 200°C (180°C fan), 400°F, gas 6 | Strips or chunks tossed in oil. |
| [Oven](https://feastflow.co.uk/oven-cooking-times) (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](https://feastflow.co.uk/air-fryer-cooking-times) (Strips) | 8–10 min | 200°C (400°F) | Strips tossed in a teaspoon of oil; shake halfway. |
| [Pan-fry](https://feastflow.co.uk/pan-frying-times) (Strips) | 5–7 min | over a high heat | Stir-fry strips in a little oil. |
| [Grill](https://feastflow.co.uk/grilling-times) (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](https://feastflow.co.uk/bbq-cooking-times) (Whole or halves) | 8–12 min | over direct heat | Whole or halved, turning until charred. |
| [Microwave](https://feastflow.co.uk/microwave-cooking-times) (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.

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Times are a guide for typical home portions: ovens, air fryers, microwaves and sizes vary. Check meat, poultry and fish with a thermometer. Safe temperatures follow USDA and UK Food Standards Agency guidance.

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