Description
Crispy Air Fryer Banana Pepper Coins are a delicious and easy appetizer featuring sliced banana peppers coated in a flavorful seasoned breading and air fried to golden perfection. These crunchy, savory bites are perfect for snacking and pair wonderfully with ranch or spicy mayo, combining bold flavors with a light, crispy texture for a satisfying treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Banana Peppers
- 1 cup banana peppers, sliced into 1/4-inch coins
Breading
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Other
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer: Set the air fryer to 400°F to ensure it reaches the optimal temperature for cooking your banana pepper coins evenly and creating a crispy crust.
- Prepare the breading station: Arrange three bowls: one with the flour mixed with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper; one with the beaten eggs; and one with the panko breadcrumbs. This setup will streamline the coating process.
- Bread the banana pepper coins: Dip each banana pepper coin first into the seasoned flour mixture, then into the beaten eggs, and finally coat thoroughly with panko breadcrumbs for maximum crispiness.
- Arrange in air fryer basket: Place the breaded banana pepper coins in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not overlapping for even cooking.
- Apply olive oil spray: Lightly spray the coated coins with olive oil to help them brown and crisp up beautifully during air frying.
- Air fry the peppers: Cook the banana pepper coins at 400°F for 6 to 8 minutes, flipping them halfway through to ensure both sides become golden and crispy.
- Serve warm: Remove from the air fryer and serve immediately with ranch dressing or your favorite dipping sauce, such as spicy mayo, for an extra kick.
Notes
- For extra heat, add cayenne pepper to the flour mixture or serve the coins with spicy mayo.
- If using pickled banana peppers, pat them dry thoroughly before breading to help the coating adhere properly.
