Shishito Peppers
Vegetables·beginner

Shishito Peppers

Yield
Prep
Total
Serves 2 as a snack
2m
10m
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Air fryer shishito peppers are a simple and addictive snack. They blister and char quickly, with the occasional spicy surprise. Instructions for achieving perfectly charred peppers in just minutes are on the recipe page.

Ingredients

  • 8 oz shishito peppers (about 20 peppers)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Coarse salt or flaky sea salt
  • Lemon wedge for finishing
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Steps

  1. 01Wash and dry the peppers. Leave them whole with stems on. The stem is your handle for eating.
  2. 02Toss with olive oil.
  3. 03Ready for the air fryer.
  4. 04Hit with coarse salt and a squeeze of lemon as soon as they come out.
About one in ten shishito peppers is spicy. The rest are mild. That's the fun. You never know which bite is going to have heat. They blister and char in the air fryer in under 5 minutes, making them one of the fastest and most crowd-pleasing snacks on the site.
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How to Air Fry It

Temp
Cook
Prep
Flip?
400°F
8m
2m
Yes
  1. 01Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. 02Wash the peppers and dry them very well.
  3. 03Toss the whole peppers with olive oil and coarse salt.
  4. 04Place them in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  5. 05Cook for 8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
  6. 06Look for a deflated appearance and charred blister spots.
  7. 07Serve immediately while hot.

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