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Air Fryer Shishito Peppers with Sesame Citrus Sauce

This easy air fryer recipe combines simple ingredients and a few minutes of time for a very tasty snack. Tender shishito peppers get a burst of bright flavor with lemon juice, sesame oil, ponzu dipping sauce.
Course Appetizer, Appetizers, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American, Asian Inspired, Japanese
Diet Gluten Free, Low Fat, Vegan
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 487kcal
Author Diana Reis

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 1 Pound Shishito Peppers
  • 1 Tablespoon Canola Oil high heat neutral oil

Sesame Citrus Sauce

  • 3 Tablespoons Ponzu Sauce
  • 2 Tablespoon Sesame Oil
  • 3 Tablespoons Lemon Juice juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt to taste
  • Black Pepper optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
  • Wash the shishito peppers. Pat dry and transfer to a small bowl.
  • Add cooking oil to the pepper and toss to coat.
  • Once the air fryer has reached temperature, place the peppers into the basket in a single layer.
  • Air fry for 8 minutes. Open the air fryer at 4 minutes into the process and shake the basket to turn the peppers.
  • While the peppers are cooking, place ponzu sauce, sesame oil, and the juice of ½ the lemon into a saute pan and bring to a simmer.
  • Place the cooked shishito peppers in the warm sauce.
  • Then, transfer them to a serving dish and squeeze the remaining lemon juice over the pepper, sprinkle with coarse salt, and serve with fresh lemon wedges.

Notes

How spicy are shishito peppers?
Shishito peppers are generally very mild and range from 50-200 Scoville Heat Units. This places them between  green bell peppers and a pepperoncini. They are way less spice than jalapeño peppers. 
Where to buy shishito peppers? 
These peppers have risen in popularity and can now be found at most mainstream grocery stores when they are in season. If your local grocery store doesn't have them, try whole foods or trader joes. 
How to Serve
Serve with your favorite dipping sauce like the sesame citrus sauce in this recipe.
​You can also use...
  • Soy Sauce
  • Ranch Dressing
  • Sour Cream
  • Lime Juice
  • Lemon Juice
Store leftover peppers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Reheat by placing in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time until they are warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 487kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 1034mg | Potassium: 840mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1681IU | Vitamin C: 382mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2mg