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Blistered Air Fryer Shishito Peppers (5 min)

Shishito peppers are a chef's favorite, and the air fryer delivers the same restaurant style charred edges and silky texture in 5 minutes or less. All you need is a drizzle of oil, a sprinkle of flaky salt, and a few minutes of cooking time to transform them into an alluring appetizer or side.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Japanese
Diet Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Lactose
Keyword quick side dishes
Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 4 minutes
Calories 109kcal
Author Agile Test Kitchen

Equipment

  • 1 Air fryer

Ingredients

  • 5 oz shishito peppers about 2 cups
  • 2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 ea lemon wedge
  • flaky sea salt to taste for me this is about ¼ tsp

Instructions

  • Toss the shishito peppers with olive oil.
  • Spread in an even layer in the air fryer basket.
  • Air fry at 400 degrees F for 2-4 minutes. If they are small (about 1-2"), they shoudl only take about 2 minutes. If they are larger 2-4", they will take about 4 minutes.
  • Remove from the air fryer once the pepper skins are soft and slightly charred.
  • Season with flaky sea salt and squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Serve hot or at room termperature.

Notes

  1. Preheat the air fryer if you wish. I generally do not preheat. 
  2. The shishito peppers should be thoroughly dry after washing, so the oil will stick evenly to the skin. 
  3. Add a drizzle of soy sauce instead of flaky sea salt for extra umami after 
  4. Sprinkle with sesame seeds or togarashi seasoning for a Japanese, spicy twist. 
  5. Pair with a creamy dipping sauce like miso aioli or garlic yogurt. 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 109kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 0.01g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 1054mg | Potassium: 2mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 0.2IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.1mg