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Air Fryer Shishito Peppers

Air fryer shishito peppers are simple and quick to make for a simple appetizer or a low-carb snack for parties or movie nights.
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American, Asian
Keyword air fried, air fryer, peppers
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 56kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients

Plain Shishitos

  • 8 ounces shishito peppers
  • ½ tsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp lemon juice
  • flake sea salt to taste

Sesame Soy Shishitos

  • 8 ounces shishito peppers
  • ½ tsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

For Plain Shishitos

  • Add the peppers to a large bowl and toss them with olive oil.
  • Transfer to the air fryer basket. Cook on 400F for 4-5 minutes, or until they are crisp and blistered.
  • Squeeze the lemon juice over the top of the peppers and season with sea salt to taste.
  • Serve warm.

For Sesame Soy Shishitos

  • Add the peppers to a large bowl and toss them with olive oil.
  • Transfer to the air fryer basket. Cook on 400F for 4-5 minutes, or until they are crisp and blistered.
  • Transfer to a bowl and add the soy sauce and sesame seeds. Toss to combine.
  • Serve warm, with a squeeze of lime, if desired.

Notes

For a gluten-free option, substitute tamari for soy sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 56kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 1479mg | Potassium: 20mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.2mg | Net Carbohydrates: 1g