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Crispy Air Fryer Banana Pepper Rings

Crunchy on the outside, tender and tangy on the inside, these air fryer banana pepper rings are a quick and delicious snack that skips the deep fryer for a healthier option.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Coating
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground black pepper
  • as needed Olive oil spray For coating
For the Peppers
  • 6 large Fresh banana peppers Sliced into 1/4-inch rings

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash and slice the banana peppers into rings roughly a quarter-inch thick. Remove seeds for a milder flavor, or leave some in for more heat.
  2. Lay the rings on paper towels and pat them dry to remove excess moisture.
Mixing the Coating
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper until evenly mixed.
Preheating and Coating
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (about 3 to 5 minutes).
  2. Coat each dried pepper ring with the seasoned flour mixture, pressing gently to adhere, and shaking off excess flour.
Cooking
  1. Arrange the coated pepper rings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving space between each ring.
  2. Lightly spray the tops of the rings with olive oil spray.
  3. Air fry at 350°F for about 8 minutes, checking around the 6-minute mark for doneness.
  4. If needed, cook for additional time in one-minute increments.
Serving
  1. Transfer the rings to a plate lined with paper towels to cool slightly before serving.
  2. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

For the best texture, always pat the peppers dry and avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket. Serve promptly for maximum crunch.