Air-Fried Shishito Peppers with Garlic-Lemon Dipping Sauce
These Air-Fried Shishito Peppers with Garlic-Lemon Dipping Sauce are a quick and easy appetizer bursting with smoky flavor and a tangy, creamy dip. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe delivers a delightful combination of crispy peppers and refreshing sauce that’s sure to impress. Enjoy them fresh out of the air fryer for the best experience!
Ingredients
For the Garlic-Lemon Dipping Sauce:
- 1 cup Sour Cream
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
- 1 clove Garlic minced
- 1 Green Onion both white and green parts finely chopped
For the Shishito Peppers:
- 8 ounces Shishito Peppers
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
- 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
- Kosher Salt to taste
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste
- ¼ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds toasted
Instructions
Prepare the Dipping Sauce:
- o In a small mixing bowl, combine sour cream, lemon juice, minced garlic, and green onion.
- o Stir until well mixed.
- o Cover the bowl and refrigerate the sauce until ready to serve, allowing the flavors to meld.
Cook the Peppers:
- In a medium bowl, toss the Shishito peppers with vegetable oil to coat evenly.
- Place the peppers in the basket of the air fryer.
- Set the air fryer to 400ºF (200ºC) and cook for 6 minutes, or until the peppers are lightly charred and blistered, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even cooking.
Finish and Serve:
- Once cooked, transfer the peppers to a serving bowl.
- Drizzle with sesame oil, and season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Add red pepper flakes and toasted sesame seeds, and toss everything together to distribute the flavors evenly.
- Serve the warm peppers immediately alongside the chilled garlic-lemon dipping sauce.
Notes
Chef's Notes:
- Air frying Shishito peppers brings out a delightful smokiness while keeping them crisp-tender, making them an irresistible treat.
- The creamy dipping sauce balances the slight heat of the peppers with its cool, tangy undertones.
- This recipe is best enjoyed fresh but can be prepared a few hours in advance for convenience.