The Best Air Fryer Shishito Peppers Recipe – delicious smoky and salty tangy peppers air fried to perfection!
These peppers are a delicious, perfect appetizer or side dish – they are naturally low carb and full of flavor, plus they are great lightly charred right from the air fryer.
Not all shishitos are spicy, most of the shishito peppers in your batch will be mild, a little like a sweet pepper with a bit of tangy flavor.
Watch out – while not all shisito peppers are spicy (most are not), about 1 in 12 can pack a fiery punch!
We’ve had some packages of shishito peppers even hotter – with every other pepper being extremely spicy.
We hope you love this shishito pepper recipe as much as we do!
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What is a Shishito Pepper
Shishito peppers are small, mild peppers from Japan.
One in every ten shishito peppers will be spicy – and you won’t be able to tell by appearance which one packs a punch – so be ready for a tasty game of guess!
How To Air Fry Shishito Peppers
To air fry peppers, we’re going to lightly toss them in oil and spices (I love using adobo, garlic salt, or aleppo pepper) and then air fry to lightly charred and softened, about 15 minutes.
The peppers won’t be crispy – but will have a little toothy bite to them, and lots of lovely charred bits.
What to Serve With Shishito Peppers
We love eating shishito peppers with tacos, taco salads, and salsas – while the pepper may have originated in Japan, we love it paired with Southwestern flavors.
You can find more of our taco recipes here.
Recipe FAQs
Air fried shishito peppers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
The Best Air Fryer Shishito Peppers Recipe
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The Best Air Fryer Shishito Peppers Recipe
The Best Air Fryer Shishito Peppers Recipe - delicious smoky and salty tangy peppers air fried to perfection!
Ingredients
- 12 oz shishito peppers, washed well and dried
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon celtic sea salt
- 1 teaspoon adobo seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon aleppo pepper
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer at 400 degrees.
- Rinse peppers and pat dry.
- In a bowl, toss peppers in oil.
- Season generously and toss to evenly mix.
- Add peppers to the air fryer basket and cook for 10 minutes, shaking after 5 minutes to rotate around basket so they cook evenly.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
About 1 in every 10 peppers will be very spicy - so be careful eating!
Nutrition Information
Yield
4Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 86Total Fat 7gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 6gCholesterol 0mgSodium 631mgCarbohydrates 6gFiber 1gSugar 2gProtein 1g
Nutrition is automatically calculated by Nutritionix - please verify all nutrition information independently and consult with a doctor or nutritionist for any and all medical and diet advice.
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