Description

This Crispy Air Fryer Banana Pepper Coins recipe offers a deliciously crunchy snack or side dish made from fresh banana peppers coated in a seasoned flour mixture and air fried to perfection. With a quick preparation and cooking time, it’s an easy, flavorful way to enjoy the mild heat and crisp texture of banana peppers without deep frying.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons sea salt

Produce

1 lb fresh banana peppers or sweet peppers, sliced and seeds removed

Other

Olive oil spray

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Instructions

Prepare the Flour Mixture: In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, garlic powder, ground black pepper, and sea salt. Mix well to ensure all the seasonings are evenly distributed.
Coat the Peppers: Slice the banana peppers into coins and remove the seeds. Lightly toss or dredge the pepper slices in the flour mixture, coating each piece thoroughly to achieve a crispy exterior once air fried.
Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 3-5 minutes to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
Arrange and Spray: Place the coated banana pepper coins in a single layer in the air fryer basket, avoiding overcrowding. Lightly spray the peppers with olive oil spray to help them crisp up beautifully.
Air Fry: Cook the peppers at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through the cooking time to ensure even browning and crispiness.
Serve: Once golden and crispy, remove the banana pepper coins from the air fryer and serve immediately as a tasty, crunchy snack or side dish.

Notes

For best results, remove the seeds to reduce bitterness and enhance crispiness.
Adjust seasoning to taste by adding extra spices like paprika or cayenne for a bit of heat.
Use olive oil spray light-handedly to keep the coating from becoming soggy but still promoting crunch.
Cooking times may vary depending on your air fryer model; keep an eye during the last few minutes to avoid burning.
This recipe can be easily modified to use sweet peppers for a milder flavor.