Air Fryer Shishito Peppers
Ready in about 12 minutes.
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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.
Written for 4. Cook in batches rather than stacking if you scale up.
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.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Crowding the basket so air fryer shishito peppers steams instead of browning.
- Skipping the shake every 8 min, which leaves one side pale.
Frequently Asked Questions
What temperature and time for air fryer shishito peppers?
A typical starting point is 200°C / 400°F for 6-8 min, shake every 8 min. Thickness and wattage change the finish, so check early.
Can I make air fryer shishito peppers ahead?
Cook it, cool it quickly, and refrigerate. Reheat in the air fryer at a slightly lower temperature so the outside does not dry before the middle is hot.
How many people does air fryer shishito peppers serve?
This recipe is written for 4. For a fuller basket, cook in batches rather than stacking, or add a couple of minutes and shake more often.