Air Fryer Buffalo Banana Peppers Recipe
Crispy and flavorful air-fried banana peppers coated in a seasoned flour mixture, perfect as a healthy snack or appetizer. These golden brown peppers are light, crunchy, and pair wonderfully with a creamy ranch dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Coating
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsps garlic powder
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tsps sea salt
Peppers
- 1 lb fresh banana peppers or sweet peppers, sliced and seeds removed
- Olive oil spray
Dipping Sauce (optional)
- Ranch dressing, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the coating: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, garlic powder, ground black pepper, and sea salt thoroughly to create a seasoned flour mixture.
- Preheat the air fryer: Set your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) and allow it to preheat while you prepare the peppers.
- Coat the peppers: Dip the sliced and deseeded banana peppers into the seasoned flour mixture, making sure each slice is well coated. Let them sit for 5 minutes to allow the flour to adhere and form a thicker coating.
- Arrange in air fryer basket: Place the coated banana peppers in a single layer inside the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking and crispiness. Avoid overcrowding.
- Spray with oil: Lightly spray olive oil over both sides of the coated peppers to help them crisp up and brown during air frying.
- Air fry the peppers: Cook the banana peppers in the preheated air fryer for 8 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and crispy.
- Drain excess oil and cool: Transfer the cooked banana peppers to a baking sheet lined with paper towels to absorb any extra oil. Allow them to cool for about 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve: Arrange the peppers on a platter or in a bowl, and serve with a side of ranch dressing for dipping if desired.
Notes
- Make sure to remove the seeds from the banana peppers to reduce bitterness and heat.
- You can adjust the seasoning in the flour coating based on personal preference, adding cayenne pepper or paprika for extra spice.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket as this can cause uneven cooking and sogginess.
- Use olive oil spray sparingly to keep the recipe healthier but still achieve crispiness.
- If you do not have an air fryer, these peppers can also be baked in a preheated oven at 400°F for about 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
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