Padron Peppers are one of my favourite tapas dishes.
They are light, tasty and very moreish, and when I eat them, I feel like I have made a semi-healthy choice.
These little peppers make an excellent dish for a summer party, BBQ, and tapas night; they are also super quick to make, which means they are ideal if you are under time pressure.
So, if you need something to make quick, enter Padron Peppers to the rescue.
Let’s make them!
PEPPERS THAT BRING THE FIESTA
Ingredients & Equipment:
130g Padron Peppers
Drizzle of Olive Oil
Pinch Coarse Sea Salt
Cooking Method: Air Fryer
EQUIPMENT
- Mixing Bowl
- Air Fryer Basket Liner (I used these to keep the oil around the peppers)
Prep Time: 2 mins
Cook / Freeze Time: 8 mins
Servings: 2
Steps:
Padron Pepper Prep
STEP 1
Wash the Padron Peppers.
STEP 2
Place the peppers in a mixing bowl and add a generous drizzle of olive oil.
Cook the Padron Peppers
STEP 1
Preheat the air fryer for 2 mins at 200c.
STEP 2
Add the Padron Peppers to an air fryer basket liner.
STEP 3
Place the liner in the air fryer and cook for 8 mins at 200c.
Halfway through turn the peppers to make sure they are blistering evenly.
STEP 4
When the timer has finished, remove the padron peppers then plate and add a good pinch coarse sea salt.
GOOD TO KNOW
You will see the peppers start to blister (skin going brown), that means they are cooking.
Notes:
TOP TIPS
Don’t skip the salt when seasoning your Padron Peppers, as they can be bitter.
DRESSINGS & TOPPINGS
- Garlic
- Chorizo
- Feta Cheese
FAQs
Are Padron Peppers hot?
Padron Peppers are small green peppers that are generally not spicy; however, every so often, you will get one that packs a slight kick.
How to eat a Padron Pepper
Simply hold the stalk and eat the pepper whole without eating the shoulders and stalk.
COCKTAIL AND DRINKS PAIRING
Try these cocktails and drink suggestions when serving Padron Peppers.
- Spicy Margarita
- Classic Mojito
- Cava
PARTY THEMES
Here are our suggestions for where to serve Padron Peppers.
Spanish Themed Party
Around the World Dinner Party
Flamenco Night
HAVE TRIED MAKING PADRON PEPPERS?
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