These addictive Air Fryer Shishito Peppers couldn't be easier to make. Ready in 10 minutes. Just 4 ingredients, including lemon juice and sesame oil. Make for healthy snack, easy appetizer or veggie side dish...and watch them disappear fast! (Vegan, Gluten Free).
Air fry: Scatter 3 cups shishito peppers (rinsed and patted dry) in a single layer in an air fryer basket. Without pre-heating, air fry at 400℉ (205℃) until peppers have puffed up and blistered in some spots, 5 to 8 minutes, shaking the basket half-way through.
Season: Transfer peppers to a serving bowl. Drizzle with 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice and 1½ teaspoons toasted sesame oil. Toss to coat. Season generously with Flaky sea salt to taste. Garnish with Red pepper flakes (if using).
Notes
Shishito Peppers: These finger-length green peppers have thin and slightly wrinkled skin. You can usually find shishito peppers at grocery stores (like Whole Foods and Trader Joe's), farmers markets, and Asian stores. Shishito peppers are sold in different sizes of containers, so if in doubt, go by weight. We found that a 5.3 oz / 150g package contained 16 large peppers or 32 small peppers, on average.
Air Fryer Tips: If scaling up the recipe or using a small air fryer, you may need to air fry the shishito peppers in batches. It's important they're spread into a single layer, to cook evenly.