Air Fryer Pimientos de Padron

Name: Air Fryer Pimientos de Padron
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 200g Padron peppers; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Flaky sea salt to taste

Published: June 23, 2026 | Spanish Cuisine | ⏱ 10 min

Blistered pimientos de Padron with sea salt from air fryer

Pimientos de Padron are the ultimate Spanish bar snack, and the air fryer blisters them to perfection without a spluttering pan. The high heat chars the skins evenly, creating that signature smoky-sweet flavor. Some are mild, some are spicy, and they are all delicious with a sprinkle of sea salt.

Recipe Info

Prep Time2 min

Cook Time8 min

Total Time10 min

Servings2

DifficultyEasy

CuisineSpanish

200g Padron peppers
1 tablespoon olive oil
Flaky sea salt to taste

2 Instructions

Toss and season

Toss Padron peppers with olive oil until lightly coated.

Air fry

Preheat air fryer to 200°C (400°F). Place peppers in the basket. Cook for 6-8 minutes, shaking halfway, until blistered and slightly charred.

Season and serve

Transfer to a plate, sprinkle generously with flaky sea salt, and serve immediately.

Pro Tips

Do not crowd the basket. Cook in a single layer so the peppers blister rather than steam.
Watch closely toward the end of cooking. The skins should be charred but the peppers should still hold their shape.

Nutrition Information

Calories	80 kcal
Protein	1g
Fat	5g
Saturated Fat	1g
Carbohydrates	6g
Fiber	2g
Sugar	3g
Sodium	180mg

* Nutritional values are approximate and based on per-serving calculations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Most are mild, but roughly 1 in 10 can be surprisingly hot. It is part of the fun, as the Spanish say, 'Os pimientos de Padron, uns pican e outros non.'

Rating

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.5 (76 votes)

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