Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsps garlic powder
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tsps sea salt
Fresh Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh banana peppers or sweet peppers, sliced and seeds removed
Other
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Prepare the seasoned 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 the seasonings are evenly distributed.
- Preheat the air fryer: Set your air fryer to 350° F and allow it to preheat fully before cooking the peppers.
- Coat the banana peppers: Dip the sliced and seeded banana peppers into the seasoned flour mixture, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated. Let the coated peppers sit for 5 minutes to develop a thicker flour crust.
- Air fry the peppers: Arrange the coated banana peppers in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Spray olive oil evenly over both sides of the peppers to help them crisp up. Air fry for 8 minutes or until the peppers turn golden brown and crispy.
- Drain and cool: Transfer the cooked banana peppers onto a baking sheet lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil. Let them cool for 5 minutes to set their crispiness before serving.
- Serve: Transfer the banana peppers to a serving platter or bowl, and optionally serve with a small bowl of ranch dressing for dipping.
Notes
- Make sure to remove seeds from the banana peppers to reduce bitterness and enhance crispiness.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking and crisp texture.
- Use olive oil spray sparingly to avoid sogginess while promoting browning.
- These peppers can be used as a flavorful topping for pizza or salads, or enjoyed as a crispy snack with dip.
- For extra spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the flour mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American