Peeling Peppers: Here’s How to Easily Get Rid of the Skin

Roasting peppers in the oven uses more energy than other peeling methods. You should only use it if you have enough peppers to fill a baking sheet. It is also important to place the tray on the upper rack of the oven and activate the upper heat or preferably the grill function. Plus, you can save energy by not preheating the oven.

3. Method: Cooking peppers in the microwave

You can also cook the peppers in the microwave. It’s debatable whether you save energy compared to the oven, but it heats up faster:

Wrap the quartered peppers in parchment paper. Place them in the microwave and heat them for five to seven minutes on high. Let the peppers cool a little and then remove the skin.
4. Method: Peel the peppers with a vegetable peeler

If you want raw peeled peppers, you can try peeling the skin with a vegetable peeler or paring knife. It’s not entirely easy – it works best when the peppers are still fresh and firm. Depending on the shape of the pepper, it may be easier to peel the whole pepper or cut it into quarters first.

However, keep in mind that most of the vitamins are found under the skin and only peel the peppers if absolutely necessary for the recipe and taste.