Air Fryer Edamame (Printable)

Crispy, seasoned edamame quickly air-fried to perfection. A protein-rich Asian-inspired snack ready in minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Edamame

01 - 14 oz frozen edamame in pods

→ Seasoning

02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp coarse sea salt, plus more to taste
04 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
05 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
06 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

→ Garnish

07 - 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
08 - 1/2 tsp chili flakes or shichimi togarashi

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes.
02 - Rinse frozen edamame under warm water to thaw. Pat dry thoroughly with kitchen towel.
03 - In large bowl, toss edamame pods with olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until evenly coated.
04 - Place seasoned edamame in single layer in air fryer basket.
05 - Air fry for 8-10 minutes, shaking basket halfway through, until pods are lightly crisp and fragrant.
06 - Transfer to serving bowl. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chili flakes if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The air fryer creates this incredible crisp exterior while keeping the beans inside tender and creamy
  • They come together in barely 15 minutes but taste like something from a restaurant
02 -
  • Don't skip drying the beans thoroughly after thawing any moisture will make them steam instead of getting that satisfying crunch
  • The pods should be lightly blistered but not burnt, start checking at 8 minutes since air fryers vary
03 -
  • If using shelled edamame, reduce cooking time to 6 to 8 minutes and watch closely since they cook faster
  • A squeeze of fresh lime juice right before serving transforms the whole flavor profile

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