Description
These crispy air fryer banana pepper coins are a delightful spicy snack or appetizer. Lightly breaded and air-fried to perfection, they are crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside, making them a perfect party treat or game-day snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Banana Pepper Coins:
- 1 cup sliced banana peppers (about 1/4-inch thick rings)
Breading:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- cooking spray or oil mist
Instructions
- Prepare the Banana Peppers: Pat the banana pepper slices dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Set Up Breading Station: Prepare three shallow bowls with flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs mixed with seasonings.
- Coat the Peppers: Dip each pepper ring in flour, then egg, and coat in the seasoned panko mixture. Press gently to help the coating stick.
- Air Fry: Preheat air fryer, arrange breaded pepper coins, air fry at 375°F for 6–8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- Serve: Serve hot with dipping sauce of choice.
Notes
- For extra heat, add cayenne to the panko mixture.
- Best served fresh but can be reheated in the air fryer for 2–3 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
