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Shishito peppers charred in air fryer and served in a white platter with lime wedges by the side.
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Air fryer Shishito peppers

Charred sweetish peppers - highly addictive and just the perfect appetizer for any party.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Preheating time5 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Starter
Cuisine: Asian, International
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 130kcal

Equipment

  • Air fryer

Ingredients

  • 25 Shishito peppers
  • 1 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 1 tsp Sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp Salt or to taste

Instructions

  • Wash the peppers well.
  • Spread them out on a kitchen towel.
  • Now wipe each pepper gently.
  • Make sure there is no moisture.
  • Preheat the air-fryer at 400 F ( 200 C) for 5 minutes.
  • While it heats up, combine the soy sauce, lime juice, salt and sesame oil in a bowl.
  • Place the peppers in a mixing bowl.
  • Pour the lime juice mixture over the peppers and gently massage it onto the peppers.
  • Place the peppers in a single layer in your air fryer basket.
  • Air fry for 6 minutes.
  • Stop mid way after 3 minutes, shake them up and finish air frying for the remaining 3 minutes.
  • You may hear them popping in the basket while they are being roasted.
  • Serve immediately  with a dip of your choice.

For Instant Pot & Air Fryer Recipes

Instant Pot timings may vary based on your geographic location. Air fryer settings and timings may vary based on the capacity and the model of the Air fryer.

Disclaimer

Nutrition values are provided here as a courtesy and are only a rough guide. Please consult a health care provider if you have any concerns.

Nutrition

Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1098mg | Potassium: 740mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 10571IU | Vitamin C: 433mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 2mg
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