Description
These Crispy Air Fryer Banana Pepper Coins are a delightful appetizer or snack with a crunchy coating and a zesty kick. Perfectly golden and satisfyingly crispy, these vegetarian bites are great for parties or as a fun twist to your usual snack routine.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups banana peppers (sliced into ¼-inch coins, seeds removed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
- Prepare Coating Bowls: Set up three shallow bowls – one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Dredge and Coat: Dredge the banana pepper coins in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Air Fry: Arrange the coated pepper coins in the air fryer basket, spray with olive oil, and air fry for 7–9 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy and golden.
- Serve: Remove from the air fryer and serve hot with ranch or marinara dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra heat, add cayenne to the breadcrumb mixture.
- Best enjoyed fresh for maximum crunch.
- Gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs can be used as substitutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
