Air Fryer Edamame (Print)

Lightly seasoned edamame pods crisped to perfection in the air fryer for a healthy, protein-rich snack.

# What You 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:

01 - Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes.
02 - Rinse frozen edamame under warm water to thaw, then 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, and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The air fryer creates restaurant-style crispy edges without deep frying
  • Each pod becomes perfectly seasoned while staying naturally creamy inside
  • Ready in 15 minutes from frozen to plate
02 -
  • Any moisture left on the pods will steam instead of crisp
  • Overcrowding creates uneven cooking so work in batches if needed
03 -
  • Use shelled edamame for a popcorn-style snack and reduce cooking time to 6 minutes
  • The pods are done when they start to blister and smell nutty

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