Air Fryer Shishito Peppers
Ready in about 12 minutes.
Updated 7 September 2026
Blistered shishito peppers with charred, smoky skins and a sprinkle of flaky salt, a moreish two-bite snack. The air fryer blisters them fast and evenly, delivering that tapas-bar char at home.
Ingredients
- 250 g shishito peppers
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Flaky sea salt
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- Soy sauce for dipping (optional)
Method
- 1Toss the whole peppers with olive oil.
- 2Preheat the air fryer to 200°C/400°F.
- 3Add the peppers in a single layer.
- 4Cook for 6-8 minutes, shaking once, until blistered and charred in spots.
- 5Tip into a bowl and sprinkle generously with flaky salt.
- 6Squeeze over lime and serve, with soy for dipping if you like.
Tips for the best results
- Leave the peppers whole; the little stems make handy handles.
- Roughly one in ten shishitos is spicy, adding a fun surprise.
Frequently Asked Questions
What temperature and time for air fryer shishito peppers?+
Cook at 200°C / 400°F for 6-8 min, shake every 8 min.