Air Fryer Roasted Jalapenos

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Save yourself sometime, and next time a recipe calls for roasted jalapenos, be sure to take advantage of your air fryer! So simple to make, get perfectly roasted and charred jalapenos in a fraction of the time!

Four whole roasted jalapenos on a white plate.

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The addition of roasted jalapenos in recipes brings a wonderful flavor and spice, and this method of roasting them is so simple and straight forward!

These air fried jalapenos come out with perfectly charred skins and soft flesh. Just peel them and they are ready to use in your favorite recipes.

A great addition to any Mexican dish, or when you want to amp up those spice levels!

Be sure to try my Crispy Jalapeno Fries and Bacon Wrapped Sweet Jalapeno Poppers too!

Why you will love this recipe!

Simple: It takes about a minute to prep the jalapenos and all you need is a little oil.
Quicker: Quicker than the traditional method of oven roasting, you can have these in a hurry!
Great way to add spice: Got a dish that needs an extra pizzaz? Roast up a couple of these, dice them up and mix them in!
Dietary info: These air fryer roasted jalapenos are gluten free, vegan and keto friendly. They are naturally low in fats, sugar and sodium.

Ingredients

You just need fresh jalapenos and a little oil, and you are good to go!

How to air fry jalapenos

Be sure to scroll down for the whole recipe!

Rub fresh jalapenos with a little oil and place in the air fryer basket (photo 1).
Air fry to charred and soft (photo 2).

Two photos to show whole jalapenos before and after air frying.

Recipes using roasted jalapenos

Roasted jalapenos are great to use in so many recipes to add spice and flavor, they are great to add to your favorite Mexican dishes. Check out some of these favorite recipes that will showcase them!

Frequently Asked Questions

Are roasted jalapenos less spicy?

Roasting can make the jalapenos slightly less spicy compared to fresh, but it also brings out the wonderful peppery sweet flavors. The heat is in the seeds, so remove or keep those in before using, depending on your tolerance.

Do you have to remove the skins before using?

Yes, it's best to remove the skins of the roasted jalapenos and they can be tough and slightly bitter in flavor.

How do you remove the skins of roasted jalapenos?

The skins can be quite tight and a little fiddly to remove. They come off pretty easily straight out of the air fryer, but you could easily burn yourself doing this.

For the best results, place the roasted jalapenos in a bowl and cover tightly with cling film. Let them sit for 10 to 15 minutes to trap the steam. This will loosen the skin and make them super easy to peel.

Roasted jalapenos in an air fryer basket.

Storage

Roasted jalapenos will keep for around a week in the fridge in a sealed container. They also freeze well and will keep for around 6 months.

Recipe Notes and Tips

Use a high heat neutral oil like canola, sunflower or avocado.
I like to tip a little oil into my hands and rub them over the fresh jalapenos. You can also use an oil spray.
Timings can vary depending on how large your jalapenos are. Smaller ones will take around 10 minutes, larger ones around 14.
The timings remains the same if you are cooking less or more jalapenos.

Five roasted jalapenos on a white plate.

When you need some roasted jalapenos in a hurry, the air fryer does an amazing job! Totally hassle free, this is a great way to add some spice and zing to your favorite dishes!

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