Air Fryer Shishito Peppers with Asian Sauce
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Air Fryer Shishito Peppers are super simple to make. Since the recipe comes together in no time, these Japanese Peppers make a quick & easy side to any Asian Meal. These are mild in taste and super delicious.
Air Fryer Shishito Peppers with Asian Ginger Sauce
What are Shishito Peppers?
Shishito peppers are mildly spicy and belong to East Asian Variety of peppers. The pepper is small and finger-long, slender, and thin-walled. Although it turns from green to red upon ripening, it is usually harvested while green. The name refers to the fact that the tip of the chili pepper looks like the head of a lion. The country of origin is Japan.
These have become very popular in USA recently and are available from Spring through Summer.
How Spicy are these peppers?
Although these are mildly spiced, but 1 out of 10 peppers might be moderately spicy. Mostly these are harvested when green.
These peppers are thin skinned and are eaten raw in salad. When grilled or charred, these taste amazing along with Asian dipping sauce. These can be easily pan fried too.
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Ingredients
Shishito Peppers
Asian Ginger Sauce Ingredients
Ginger
Lime or Lemon Juice
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How to cook Shishito Peppers in Air fryer?
Since it is a very simple recipe to make in air fryer, you can easily whip it up as a side for any meal or a snack.
This is how you make it –
- Firstly wash the peppers and then pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Now add these to the Mixing Bowl and spray lightly with Oil or Oil Spray.
- Further add these to the Air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Now air fry these at 390*F/180*C for about 6-7 minutes till the peppers get charred look on the top. Shake the basket in between for 1-2 times.
- For Asian Ginger Sauce, mix ginger, Honey, Soy Sauce & lime juice together with a Small Whisk. It is a great dipping sauce that is “no cook sauce”.
For serving, you put them in a serving plate or a bowl along side the dipping sauce. Or you can pour a little sauce over the charred/grilled peppers as well.
Can I make these ahead of time?
I wouldn’t recommend that. It is a simple and quick recipe. Keep it prepped and sauce ready. And air-fry just before eating.
Can I double the batch?
Yes you can. But you might have to do it in 2 batches. Also, make a little more of the sauce.
Is it possible to make these in the oven?
Yes you can roast these in the oven at the same temperature. Timing may increase. Broil it for a minute towards the end for more charred flavors.
Can I make it in Instant Pot Air fryer lid?
Yes you can. Cook them in the air fryer lid at the same temperature. Although it will get done faster in the air fryer lid.
Can I roast these in Mealthy Crisp Lid?
Yes you can. Cook them in the Mealthy Crisp lid at the same temperature. Although it will get done faster in the Crisp lid.
Can I pan roast these?
These can be easily roasted in a pan on high heat like how you make stir fry. Heat a little oil in a pan. Add the shishito peppers and stir fry at high heat for few minutes. Stir a few times. Serve with the dipping sauce. Or pour a bit of sauce in the pan towards the end and simmer a bit.
Serving Suggestion –
You can serve these along with some Dang Dang Noodles, Vegetable Noodles, Teriyaki Noodles, General Tso’s Meatballs, Thai Red Curry, Massaman Curry, Thai Green Curry, Garlic Noodles and more.
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Air Fryer Shishito Peppers Recipe
Equipment
- mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 8 ounce Shishito Peppers green ones
- 1-2 sprays Oil Spray or 1 tsp Cooking Oil
Asian Ginger Sauce
- 1 tbsp Soy Sauce Use Tamari Sauce for glutenfree
- 1 tbsp Lime juice Use lemon juice instead
- 1&1/2 tsp Honey Can use Agave also
- 1/2 tsp Ginger freshly grated
- 1 fat pinch Chili flakes optional
Instructions
Always read the recipe before starting. And ALWAYS read the NOTES for more options and tips.
- Firstly wash the peppers and then pat them dry with a paper towel. Now add these to the Mixing Bowl and spray lightly with Oil or Oil Spray.
- Further add these to the Air fryer basket in a single layer. Now air fry these at 390*F/180*C for about 6-7 minutes till the peppers get charred look on the top. Shake the basket in between for 1-2 times.
Asian Ginger Sauce
- Mix ginger, Honey, Soy Sauce & lime juice together with a Small Whisk. Mix till all the ingredients are well incorporated. It is a great "no cook" dipping sauce.
Serving Suggestion
- You can serve these along with some Dang Dang Noodles, Vegetable Noodles, Teriyaki Noodles, General Tso's Meatballs, Thai Red Curry, Massaman Curry, Thai Green Curry, Garlic Noodles and more.
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Can I make it in Instant Pot Air fryer lid?
- Yes you can. Cook them in the air fryer lid at the same temperature. Although it will get done faster in the air fryer lid.
Can I roast these in Mealthy Crisp Lid?
- Yes you can. Cook them in the Mealthy Crisp lid at the same temperature. Although it will get done faster in the Crisp lid.
Notes
Can I make these ahead of time?
I wouldn't recommend that. It is a simple and quick recipe. Keep it prepped and sauce ready. And air-fry just before eating.Can I double the batch?
Yes you can. But you might have to do it in 2 batches. Also, make a little more of the sauce.Is it possible to make these in the oven?
Yes you can roast these in the oven at the same temperature. Timing may increase. Broil it for a minute towards the end for more charred flavors.Can I pan roast these?
These can be easily roasted in a pan on high heat like how you make stir fry. Heat a little oil in a pan. Add the shishito peppers and stir fry at high heat for few minutes. Stir a few times. Serve with the dipping sauce. Or pour a bit of sauce in the pan towards the end and simmer a bit.Kitchen Gadgets
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