Crispy Air Fryer Banana Pepper Coins Recipe with Turkey Bacon Twist
A delightful twist on traditional fried snacks, these crispy air fryer banana pepper coins come packed with flavor and are complemented by turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 banana peppers
- 4 strips turkey bacon
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
- Slice banana peppers into coins.
- Cook turkey bacon until crispy, then crumble.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs and mix in spices.
- Dip banana pepper coins in egg, then coat with breadcrumb and cheese mixture.
- Place coated coins in air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- For extra crunch, consider double coating the banana peppers.
- Experiment with different spices to customize the flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg