Air Fryer Shishito Peppers
This easy Air Fryer Shishito Peppers recipe is a 3 ingredient appetizer or snack served with Lemon Aioli. Perfect for cookouts and game day.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 1fourth peppers plus 2 tablespoons lemon aioli
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 (8 ounce) bag shishito peppers (about 3 cups)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon kosher or table salt
Lemon Aioli
- 1 large lemon
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ teaspoon garlic paste or 1 large garlic clove, pressed
Instructions
- Wash the shishito peppers and pat dry or let dry on a kitchen towel.
- Preheat the air fryer to 390 to 400F.
- In a medium size bowl, toss together the peppers and oil.
- Arrange the peppers on the air fryer rack in a single layer, if possible. Air fry shishito peppers for 6 to 8 minutes or until slightly charred and blistered, shaking the basket at 4 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the Lemon Aioli. Cut the lemon in half. Squeeze one of the halves to measure about 1 tablespoon and add to the mayonnaise and garlic in a small bowl. Cut the remaining half into 4 wedges or slices.
- Sprinkle with salt and serve immediately with Lemon Aioli. Squeeze a lemon wedge over the peppers right before eating, if desired.
Notes
Where to buy Shishito peppers? Shishito peppers are in season from late spring to early fall and can be bought at stores at local grocery stores like Publix, Kroger, Trader Joes and even in a larger bag at Costco.
One serving of Air Fryer Shishito Peppers without the Lemon Aioli is just 39 calories!
