• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Sign Up for Emails
  • Recipes
    • Main Dishes
    • Sides
    • Cocktails
  • Instagram
  • Contact
    • About
    • Work With Me
  • Privacy Policy

Basil And Bubbly logo

menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • Sign Up for Emails
  • Recipes
  • Find Recipe from Instagram
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • ×

    Home » Blistered Shishito Peppers (Air Fryer or Stovetop)

    September 8, 2021 Air Fryer

    Blistered Shishito Peppers (Air Fryer or Stovetop)

    • Share
    • Tweet
    • Email
    • Print

    Shishito peppers are the Russian Roulette of appetizers - they are perfectly mild, until they aren't! Catching that chance makes them a fun addition to any tapas spread, if you're willing to take the risk.

    Jump to Recipe
    shishito pepper recipe

    What do shishito peppers taste like?

    Mild and slightly grassy, these peppers have a tender flesh and slightly sweet flavor. But watch out - 1 out of 10 that have a slightly spicy kick! Although even the spiciest shishito peppers are only a 1,000 on the Scoville heat unit scale, which is less than half the heat of your average jalapeno, so they shouldn't blow away most people even at their spiciest.

    how to cook shishito peppers

    One of the best things about blistered shishito peppers is how SIMPLE they are to make. Air Fried Shishito Peppers are pretty much set it, shake it, forget it! You can make shishitos on the stovetop too, you just need to watch them a little bit more. I've included instructions for both at the end of this post.

    To serve, I put out a dipping sauce or two, and BAM: a simple, healthy appetizer that everyone can enjoy and took me practically zero effort.

    shishito pepper appetizer

    Shishito Pepper Dipping Sauces:

    The mild flavor of these peppers makes them wonderful for serving with any number of dips. Some of my personal favorites include:

    • Romesco
    • Lemon Aioli
    • Tzatziki
    • Hummus thinned out with a little lemon juice and olive oil (to make for easier dipping)
    blistered shishito peppers

    Blistered Shishito Peppers

    Make them in the air fryer or on the stovetop - either way these bright green peppers are a delicious, easy to make, healthy appetizer.
    Recipe originally from Basil & Bubbly ( https://basilandbubbly.com )
    5 from 1 vote
    Print Pin Rate
    Servings: 2 people
    Author: Marianne

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 8 ounces fresh shishito peppers rinsed and dried

    Instructions

    • Toss the peppers in the olive oil and salt until coated.

    To make Air Fryer Shishito Peppers:

    • Air Fry for 10 minuntes at 400°F, shaking once halfway through the cooking time (5 minutes in)

    To make Shishito Peppers on the stove:

    • Heat a large, heavy bottomed skillet over medium high heat. Add the oiled and salted shishito peppers. Cook for 2 - 3 minutes, or until the peppers begin to blister. Flip the peppers and cook the other side for 2 - 3 minutes until it blisters, and serve.
    Tried this recipe?Mention @basilandbubbly or tag #basilandbubbly!
    « Baked Chicken Leg Quarters
    Buffalo Shrimp Tacos »

    Reader Interactions

    Please share your thoughts on this recipe! Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Heyyyyyyy!

    My name is Marianne, and I'm two parts food, one part booze, and a dash of snark. I live in Atlanta, GA with my two cats. My personal motto: Champagne and stretchy pants. Sign up for my mailing list to keep up with the new and seasonal recipes!

    as seen in

    Recent Posts

    • Pineapple Infused Vodka (Stoli Doli)
    • Roasted Peruvian Chicken with Aji Verde
    • Air Fryer Onions
    • Espresso Martini
    • Buffalo Shrimp Tacos

    Most Popular

    Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese

    Perfect Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese

    air fryer sweet potato fries

    Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

    Sweet Potato Casserole Bites

    Sweet Potato Casserole Bites

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter

    Copyright© 2023 · Cookd Pro by Shay Bocks