Crispy Air Fryer Banana Pepper Coins Recipe
Crispy Air Fryer Banana Pepper Coins are a deliciously crunchy and savory snack or side dish made by coating fresh banana pepper slices in a seasoned flour mixture and air frying them to golden perfection. Perfect for a quick, flavorful treat that’s light and easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsps garlic powder
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tsps sea salt
Main Ingredient
- 1 lb fresh banana peppers or sweet peppers, sliced and seeds removed
Others
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Prepare the coating mixture: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, garlic powder, ground black pepper, and sea salt. Mix thoroughly to ensure even seasoning throughout the flour.
- Coat the banana peppers: Add the sliced banana peppers, with seeds removed, to the bowl with the seasoned flour mixture. Toss well until each slice is evenly coated with the flour mixture, forming a light crust all around.
- Preheat the air fryer and prepare the basket: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 3 to 5 minutes. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil to prevent sticking and encourage crisping.
- Air fry the banana pepper coins: Arrange the coated banana peppers in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not overlap to allow proper crisping. Lightly spray the top of the peppers with olive oil spray to enhance browning and texture.
- Cook until crispy: Air fry the pepper coins at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes, shaking or flipping the basket halfway through the cooking time to ensure even crispiness. The pepper coins should become golden brown and crispy.
- Cool and serve: Remove the crispy banana pepper coins from the air fryer and cool slightly on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb any excess oil. Serve warm as a snack or a crunchy side dish.
Notes
- Ensure banana pepper slices are uniform in size for even cooking.
- Adjust seasoning to taste; you can add cayenne pepper for some heat.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow hot air circulation for crispiness.
- These can be served with a dipping sauce like ranch or garlic aioli.
- Leftovers can be kept in an airtight container and reheated in the air fryer to reclaim crispness.
Keywords: Air fryer, banana peppers, crispy snack, healthy snack, pepper coins, air fried peppers
