Crispy Air Fryer Banana Peppers Recipe Easy Perfect Crunch Snack
A quick and easy recipe for crispy, crunchy banana peppers made in the air fryer, perfect as a light snack or side with a mild tang and subtle heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 10–12 fresh banana peppers, sliced into 1/2-inch rings
- 1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons (16g) cornstarch
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup (60ml) milk (whole or 2%, or dairy-free alternative)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray or olive oil for misting
Instructions
- Rinse banana peppers under cold water and pat dry. Slice into 1/2-inch rings, removing seeds if desired.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- In another bowl, beat eggs with milk until smooth.
- Dip each pepper ring into the wet mixture, letting excess drip off, then dredge in the dry flour mixture, pressing lightly to coat well. Place on a plate or baking sheet.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
- Spray the air fryer basket lightly with cooking spray. Arrange coated peppers in a single layer without overlapping. Spray tops lightly with cooking spray.
- Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crisp.
- Remove with tongs and serve immediately. Optionally sprinkle with flaky sea salt or drizzle with ranch or garlic aioli.
Notes
Pat banana peppers dry before coating to ensure crispiness. Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow proper air circulation. Adjust cooking time based on your air fryer model. For vegan option, substitute eggs with flax egg and use plant-based milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 6-8 pepper rin
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 10
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