The friggitelli cooked in an air fryer come out just like pan-fried in abundant extra virgin olive oil. You can hardly notice the difference, and moreover, in the air fryer, you use little oil—just spray with a dispenser or nebulizer.
Do you love the small peppers that we call friggitelli in Puglia? In September, they are found at a good price and can be enjoyed to satisfaction. In our Mediterranean cuisine passed down by our grandparents, they are a staple on our table as a side dish. I’ll tell you how I made them at home without making a mess and in no time.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Rest time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Summer, Fall
Ingredients
- 10 oz friggitelli (small peppers with a tangy flavor)
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- to taste fine salt
Tools
- 1 Air Fryer
- 1 Oil Sprayer
- Garlic Press
Steps
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Cooking friggitelli in an air fryer makes it much easier for cooks who no longer have to stand by the stove fearing they might burn in just a few extra seconds.
First, the friggitelli should be intact, smooth, shiny, and a nice green color. Sometimes you might find some red or orange ones mixed in.
Remove only the stem from the friggitelli peppers using the tip of a knife. Some people like to remove the seeds inside, but I’ve never done that. I’ve always eaten them whole. In pan-frying, they can splatter and be dangerous.
Wash in a bowl and dry with a dish towel. Place the friggitelli on the basket of your air fryer and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. Add salt and the garlic split in half or passed through a garlic press.
Mix and cook in the air fryer set at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about thirteen minutes. Halfway through cooking, open the fryer and stir with a wooden spoon.
Let the friggitelli rest in the air fryer for at least fifteen minutes and enjoy as a side dish. They taste just like pan-fried peppers. They are delightful with good homemade bread. I’ll leave you to imagine the inviting aroma they emit.
Air Fryer Friggitelli Like Pan-Fried in Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Prefer buying friggitelli from a trusted greengrocer who doesn’t use pesticides.
Do not overfill the fryer basket; fry in two batches if necessary. This content contains one or more affiliate links. ALSO COME PEEK AT THE PINTEREST BOARD THE COOK WHO RECOVERS Pinterest Twitter Facebook
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FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Is it necessary to remove the seeds from friggitelli?
Remove only the stem from the friggitelli peppers using the tip of a knife. Some people like to remove the seeds inside, but I’ve never done that. I’ve always eaten them whole. In pan-frying, they can splatter and be dangerous.
