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Air Fryer Shishito Peppers

Published: Oct 19, 2022 · Last Updated: Aug 14, 2023 by Aimee - This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Air Fryer Shishito Peppers are a delicious easy appetizer. The shishito peppers get perfectly blistered in the air fryer. Serve these with your favorite dipping sauce or a squeeze of lemon juice.

Air fried shishito peppers on a plate with sesame seeds.

I've been making shishito peppers since I was first able to find them in stores. A couple of restaurants here in Austin started serving blistered shishito peppers as appetizers, and suddenly everyone seemed to want them, and for good reason! They are delicious on their own or paired with a variety of dipping sauces.

For over 7 years I've been cooking blistered shishito peppers in a wok, but only recently have I started making them in my air fryer.

And what a revelation! They are so easy to make and are ready in less than 10 minutes start to finish.

What a tasty and fun appetizer. And so much less expensive than going to a restaurant! If you love shishito peppers as much as me, pop them in your air fryer for a fun and easy treat.

Ingredients

  • Shishito peppers - These are small peppers that can be found in the produce section of some grocery stores like Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, etc. They can also be found at farmers markets.
  • Olive oil - You could also use avocado oil or sesame oil.
  • Salt - The shishito peppers are delicious with a sprinkling of salt.
  • Sesame seeds (optional)

What are shishito peppers?

Shishito peppers are bright green peppers that are mild. While most shishito peppers are low on the heat scale, about 1 in 10 is spicy.

They have a thin skin, and you can actually eat raw shishito peppers, but I think they are best blistered and cooked.

Shishito peppers.

Are shishito peppers spicy?

Most shishito peppers are mild, but about one in ten is spicy. That's one of the reasons they are so fun to eat! It's always a toss up of whether you've just popped a mild one or a spicy one in your mouth. Have a drink close by!

What to serve with the shishito peppers

You can easily serve these air fried shishito peppers over rice or with some chicken or steak.

They are also tasty with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice or a drizzle of soy sauce or tamari.

I love the shishito peppers with air fryer salmon, or air fryer honey dijon chicken.

Dipping sauce ideas

  • Ponzu sauce
  • Hoisin mayo
  • Yuzu mayo

Recipe tips

  • All air fryers cook differently. Check around the 6 minute mark to see if peppers are done to your liking.
  • These shishito peppers are best eaten immediately. They do not reheat well, as they become mushy.
  • Toss the shishito peppers halfway through cooking to make sure they are cooked evenly.

How to make air fryer shishito peppers

Wash and dry your shishito peppers if necessary.

Then, add the peppers to a large bowl. Add olive oil and toss to combine.

Shishito peppers in a bowl.

Add shishito peppers to the air fryer basket.

Shishito peppers in air fryer.

Air fry at 400 degrees F for 6-8 minutes, tossing halfway through cooking.

Air fried shishito peppers in air fryer basket.

Plate, and season with salt. I also added sesame seeds to mine!

Air fried shishito peppers on a plate with sesame seeds.

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Air fried shishito peppers with sesame seeds

Air Fryer Shishito Peppers

Recipe by Aimee
Air Fryer Shishito Peppers are a delicious easy appetizer. The shishito peppers get perfectly blistered in the air fryer. Serve these with your favorite dipping sauce or a squeeze of lemon juice.
5 from 31 votes
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Prep Time 2 minutes mins
Cook Time 8 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 85 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 6 ounces shishito peppers
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • sea salt
  • sesame seeds optional

Instructions
 

  • Wash and dry shishito peppers. Place in a large bowl.
  • Add oil to the bowl and toss to combine.
  • Place shishito peppers in air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry at 400 degrees for 6-8 minutes, shaking halfway.
  • Serve immediately. Plate, then season with sea salt and sesame seeds.

Notes

  • All air fryers cook differently. Check around the 6 minute mark to see if peppers are done to your liking.
  • These shishito peppers are best eaten immediately. They do not reheat well, as they become mushy.
  • Toss the shishito peppers halfway through cooking to make sure they are cooked evenly.

Nutrition

Calories: 85kcalCarbohydrates: 6gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 574mgPotassium: 0.1mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 0.3mgIron: 0.04mg

If nutrition info is shown, values are based on an online calculator and are estimates. Please verify using your own data.

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