Air Fryer Shishito Peppers

Air fryer shishito peppers char up with crunchy blistered skins for so much flavor. In minutes you have one of the best appetizers. For a sweet, spicy, and smoky bite there is nothing more simple yet delicious as these peppers.

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Prep Time 7

Cook Time 8

Total Time 15

Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine American, Asian

Servings

Calories 11 kcal

Equipment

air fryer

Ingredients

8 ounces shishito peppers
avocado oil spray
salt, to taste

Instructions

Before cooking, wash and thoroughly dry the peppers. Do not remove the stems. Leave the stems on the shishito peppers.
Once they are clean and dry, spray them with avocado oil. Now they are ready to go into the air fryer.
Place shishito peppers in a single layer in the basket or tray of your air fryer.
To cook, set the air fryer to 400°. Set the timer for 8 minutes.
There is no need to let it preheat before placing the peppers in. The total time of about 2-3 minutes to preheat and then 8 minutes of air frying time is perfect.
While they cook, they may pop and hiss. That is ok, they should not explode but just expand as they cook.
Once the timer beeps, they are ready. They should be blistered with dark charred areas.
Carefully remove them with tongs to a plate or bowl.
Sprinkle them with salt as desired. Serve immediately as is or with your favorite dips.

Notes

STORING & REHEATING:

Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Reheat in the air fryer at 375° for 3 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 11kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 0.5gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 99mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 210IUVitamin C: 46mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.2mg

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