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Air fryer Shishito Peppers

Get your taste buds tingling with these air fryer shishito peppers. They're the perfect balance of sweet and spicy, and oh-so-easy to make.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 2 people
Calories 214 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 25 Shishito peppers
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste

Instructions
 

Prepare the Shishito Peppers:

  • Wash the Shishito peppers thoroughly.
    25 Shishito peppers
  • Lay them out on a clean kitchen towel.
  • Gently pat each pepper to remove any excess moisture. It's important to ensure they are dry.

Preheat the Air Fryer:

  • Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes. This helps in achieving a crispy texture.

Prepare the Marinade:

  • In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, and salt. Mix well to create a flavorful marinade.
    1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon lime juice, ½ teaspoon salt

Coat the Peppers:

  • Place the dry Shishito peppers in a mixing bowl.
  • Pour the prepared lime juice mixture over the peppers.
  • Gently massage the marinade onto the peppers, ensuring they are well-coated.

Air Fry the Shishito Peppers:

  • Arrange the marinated peppers in a single layer in your air fryer basket.
  • Air fry at 400°F for 6 minutes.

Shake and Finish:

  • At the 3-minute mark, pause the air fryer and shake the peppers in the basket to ensure even cooking.
  • Continue air frying for the remaining 3 minutes.

Listen for the Sizzle:

  • While the Shishito peppers are being air-fried, you may hear them popping in the basket as they roast. This is normal and adds to the charm of the dish.

Serve Immediately:

  • Once the Shishito peppers are perfectly roasted and blistered, remove them from the air fryer.
  • Serve them immediately with a dip of your choice. These peppers are delicious on their own but also pair well with a variety of dips, such as a soy sauce-based dip or aioli.

Nutrition

Calories: 214kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 3415mgPotassium: 28mgFiber: 23gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 86mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 0.2mg
Keyword airfryer, peppers, Shishito
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