Enjoy a tasty Asian-inspired snack or appetizer with these air-fried shishito peppers tossed in a savory soy ginger sauce. The peppers are perfectly blistered and coated in a tangy glaze, making them a crowd-pleaser at any gathering.
Ingredients
- 1 lb shishito peppers
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish
Directions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, grated ginger, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Add shishito peppers to the air fryer basket and spray with cooking oil.
- Air fry the peppers for 8-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking.
- Transfer the cooked peppers to a bowl and toss with the soy ginger sauce.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds and sliced green onions on top before serving.
Interesting Facts
Shishito peppers are a popular Japanese variety known for their mild heat and wrinkled appearance.
Air frying is a healthier alternative to deep frying, delivering crispy results without excess oil.