Easy Air Fryer Shishito Peppers
These Air Fryer Shishito Peppers are an easy snack that are filled with smoky, charred, and delectable flavors.
Equipment
- Kitchen Tongs
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound (227 g) shishito peppers
- Cooking spray or olive oil
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) Extra Virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon (6 g) flake salt
Instructions
- Place the peppers in the air fryer basket. Spray with cooking oil (or toss with olive oil before putting into the basket).
- Air fry at 400° F(205°C) for 6 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking.
- Transfer the peppers to a plate. Drizzle on olive oil and sprinkle with flake salt before serving hot.
Notes
- Since you will be eating the skin of the shishito peppers, make sure to wash them thoroughly.
- Toss the shishito peppers around the basket halfway through cooking to help them cook more evenly.
- Pair the peppers with a sauce or dip for an extra level of flavor.
- This recipe works well with other types of peppers, so experiment with bell peppers or jalapenos for more smoky snacks.
- Wear food-safe gloves when handling shishito peppers and avoid touching your face. Though they are mild, the spice from them can still hurt your eyes and nose.
- Shishito peppers from East Asia are similar to Padron peppers from Spain. They can be used interchangeably.
- Typically shishito peppers run from 50-200 Scoville Heat Units, so they are very mild. Only 1 in 10 peppers is slightly spicier.
All air fryers have different wattage and may cook at different rates. You may need to adjust the time or temp for the best results.
Nutrition
Calories: 34kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 583mgPotassium: 141mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 611IUVitamin C: 67mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.2mg
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