Description
Blistered and crispy, these air fryer shishito peppers are a quick, healthy, and irresistible appetizer ready in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh shishito peppers
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Flaky sea salt (to taste)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Wash and thoroughly dry the shishito peppers.
- Place peppers in a bowl, toss with olive oil and flaky salt.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 2 minutes.
- Add peppers in a single layer to the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 8–10 minutes, shaking halfway through.
- Remove when blistered and slightly charred.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges or dipping sauce.
Notes
Don’t overcrowd the basket—air circulation is key.
Add a sprinkle of garlic powder, sesame oil, or chili flakes for variety.
Serve alongside other air fryer snacks or as a veggie appetizer.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 pound
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 2.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
