Description
Crispy Air Fryer Banana Pepper Coins are a quick and healthy snack made with fresh banana peppers, seasoned and air fried to golden perfection. This easy recipe requires minimal ingredients and delivers a flavorful, crunchy treat that’s perfect as an appetizer or a stand-alone snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- Fresh banana peppers, sliced into 1/4 inch coins (quantity as desired, approx. 3-4 medium peppers)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Prepare the Banana Peppers: Wash and dry the banana peppers thoroughly, then slice them into uniform coins about 1/4 inch thick for even cooking. Remove seeds if you prefer a milder taste.
- Season the Peppers: In a bowl, toss the banana pepper coins with olive oil, salt, garlic powder, and paprika until all pieces are lightly coated to enhance flavor and crispness.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and let it preheat for a few minutes to ensure the peppers start cooking immediately for perfect crispiness.
- Air Fry the Banana Pepper Coins: Place the seasoned banana pepper coins in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even crisping on all sides.
- Cool and Serve: Once crispy and golden, transfer the pepper coins to a cooling rack or paper towels to drain any excess oil. Serve immediately for the best crunch.
Notes
- Slice peppers evenly to ensure uniform cooking.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow proper air circulation.
- Use fresh banana peppers for optimal taste and texture.
- Season the peppers just before air frying to maintain a light, crispy coating.
- Adjust cooking time if you prefer extra crispiness, but watch carefully to avoid burning.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: banana peppers, air fryer snack, crispy peppers, healthy snack, appetizer, vegan snack, gluten free snack
