Description
These air fryer banana peppers are a crispy, tangy snack that’s perfect for quick appetizers or fun side dishes. Coated in a seasoned crunchy breading and air-fried to golden perfection, they’re light, delicious, and ready in under 20 minutes. Great with dips or as a topping for burgers and salads!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups banana pepper rings (fresh or jarred, drained and patted dry)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or almond flour for low carb)
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or crushed pork rinds for low carb)
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or light oil for misting
Instructions
- Prep the Peppers: If using fresh banana peppers, wash and slice into rings. If using jarred peppers, drain and pat them dry thoroughly with paper towels.
- Set Up Breading Station: Arrange three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Bread the Peppers: Dip each ring into flour, then egg, and finally coat in breadcrumb mixture. Set aside on a plate.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 375°F and let it preheat for 3–5 minutes.
- Cook the Peppers: Spray the air fryer basket with oil. Place peppers in a single layer without overlapping. Spray tops lightly with oil. Air fry for 6–8 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and golden.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy with your favorite dip or as a crunchy side or topping.
Notes
For best results, avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket—cook in batches if necessary. To make it low carb or keto, use almond flour and crushed pork rinds instead of flour and breadcrumbs. Pair with ranch or garlic aioli for dipping, and serve fresh for maximum crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 cup)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 47mg