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Blistered shishitos in bowl with lemon slices and togarashi.

Air Fryer Shishito Peppers

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Spanish
Keyword: air fryer
Prep Time: 0 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 8 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 32kcal
Author: Platings and Pairings
If you need a fun and flavorful finger food for the party, make it these Air Fryer Shishitos! They’re easy to make in 10 minutes, have a mild heat and sweet flavor, and are completely addictive. Bet you can’t eat just one!
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Equipment

Ingredients

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Instructions

  • Place the peppers in a medium bowl and toss with olive oil; set aside.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees.
  • Add the peppers to the air fryer basket (save the oiled bowl) and cook for 6-8 minutes, shaking occasionally, until they charred and blistered.
  • Return the peppers to the bowl, and toss with togarashi and salt. Squeeze lemon over peppers, to taste. Serve immediately.

Notes

Tips and tricks
  • Leave the stems intact but don’t eat them! They make the peppers easier to pick up and eat.
  • Try not to overcrowd the air fryer basket too much. It’s ok if the peppers overlap slightly, but air frying too many at once can prevent them from getting crispy. Cook the peppers in two batches if needed.
  • You may hear the shishitos pop as they release moisture during cooking. This is normal, but you can prevent it by poking a small hole through the skin of each pepper before air frying.
  • Shishito peppers are best served straight from the air fryer. Try not to make them too far in advance or else they can become soggy.
Variations
  • Swap the olive oil – Use sesame oil instead of olive oil for a rich, nutty flavor. Sprinkle sesame seeds, bonito flakes, or furikake on top to build on those nutty flavors.
  • Instead of lemon and togarashi – Garnish the peppers with lime juice and a pinch of ground cumin. 
  • Give them a savory flavor – Halfway through the cooking time, toss the peppers with freshly minced garlic and shallots or finish them with my Everything Seasoning Blend.

Nutrition

Calories: 32kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 94mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 407IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.1mg