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Banana Peppers

Crispy Air Fryer Banana Peppers That Steal the Show

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These Crispy Air Fryer Banana Peppers are a quick, gluten-free snack that transforms humble ingredients into a crowd-pleasing delight.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Coating
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Substitute with almond flour for gluten-free option
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust according to your heat preference
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
For the Peppers
  • 6-8 pieces Fresh Banana Peppers Choose firm and vibrant peppers
For Cooking
  • 1 spray Olive Oil Spray Promotes even browning

Equipment

  • Air fryer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Crispy Air Fryer Banana Peppers
  1. Slice fresh banana peppers into ¼-inch rings and remove seeds. Pat dry with a paper towel.
  2. In a bowl, combine all-purpose flour (or almond flour), garlic powder, black pepper, and sea salt. Mix thoroughly.
  3. Coat each sliced banana pepper in the flour mixture and shake off excess flour.
  4. Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Lay coated pepper slices in a single layer and lightly spray with olive oil.
  5. Air fry the peppers for 8-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
  6. Remove and let cool for a few minutes before serving with dips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra crunch, consider freezing coated banana peppers for about 30 minutes before air frying. Reheat leftovers in the air fryer for best texture.

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