Air fryer roasted shishito peppers

Looking for the perfect light snack or slightly spicy addition to heat up any meal? These air fryer roasted shishito peppers are just what you need!

Fresh shishito peppers, tossed in olive oil, sea salt, fresh ground pepper, and air fried until tender and roasted.

This easy healthy air fryer recipe packs a little heat and a TON of flavor. Eat them as is, dip them in a hummus or this Lemon tahini herb sauce, or add them to literally any savory meal you can think of!

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WHAT YOU WILL LOVE ABOUT AIR FRYER ROASTED SHISHITO PEPPERS

• SO EASY TO MAKE – These air fryer roasted shishito peppers are so incredibly easy to make. You can have this easy recipe prepped and ready to serve in under 10 minutes!
• LIGHT AND FRESH – Lighten up any snack plate with these air fryer roasted shishito peppers. Shishito peppers are naturally light and super low in calories.
• SUPER VERSATILE – Air fryer roasted shishito peppers are incredibly versatile. You can eat them plain, dip them in a sauce, toss them in a salad, over pasta, serve them on tacos…sky is the limit!

WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE AIR FRYER ROASTED SHISHITO PEPPERS

• SHISHITO PEPPERS
• OLIVE OIL – can substitute avocado oil or any high smoke point oil
• SEA SALT
• BLACK PEPPER – Fresh ground pepper is best

HOW TO MAKE AIR FRYER ROASTED SHISHITO PEPPERS

Making air fryer roasted shishito peppers is incredibly easy! Here’s how you do it…

Preheat air fryer to 400ºF. If your air fryer does not have a preheat button, simply turn it on 5 minutes before using.

Wash and dry 8 oz of fresh shishito peppers.

Cut a small slit in each pepper. You do this to allow the hot air to vent during the cooking process, otherwise they will explode open.

Place the shishito peppers in a bowl and add 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/8 tsp sea salt, and 1/8 tsp fresh ground pepper. Mix until evenly coated.

Place seasoned shishito peppers on an air fryer tray. Spread out so they don’t overlap.

Air fry at 400ºF for 7 minutes. Flip at the half way mark. 

The shishito peppers will be ready when they are tender and slightly roasted.

Serve and enjoy!

TIPS FOR MAKING AIR FRYER ROASTED SHISHITO PEPPERS

• PREHEAT THE AIR FRYER – Always preheat the air fryer before cooking. This will allow your ingredients to cook evenly and in the right amount of time. 
• CUT HOLES IN THE SHISHITO PEPPERS – Don’t forget to cut little slits in your peppers BEFORE cooking. This will allow the hot air to vent during the cooking process. If you skip this step, they will burst open when they get too hot.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

• ARE SHISHITO PEPPERS SPICY – Shishito peppers have a mild spice level for the most part. But their spicy level can vary and some are a bit more spicy than others.
• CAN I SUBSTITUTE DIFFERENT PEPPERS – Of course! The same cooking method will work for pretty much any pepper! You may just need to adjust the cooking time depending on size. Jalapeño peppers or mini sweet peppers would also work great as well.

WHAT TO SERVE WITH AIR FRYER ROASTED SHISHITO PEPPERS

These air fryer shishito peppers are EXCELLENT on their own. But they are incredibly versatile and can be used in a million ways! Dip them in this Lemon Herb Tahini Sauce, add them to salads, entrees, sandwiches, tacos and more. They are also a great, spicy addition to any charcuterie board or hummus platter.

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