Air Fryer Edamame (Print version)

Lightly seasoned edamame pods air-fried to crispy perfection for a guilt-free protein snack.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 (optional)

→ Garnish (optional)

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, then pat completely dry with kitchen towels.
03 - In a 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 a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring proper air circulation.
05 - Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking, 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 an irresistibly crisp exterior while keeping the beans inside tender and buttery
  • These come together in fifteen minutes flat with minimal cleanup, perfect for impromptu snacking
02 -
  • Overcrowding the basket is the fastest way to ruin this recipe—work in batches if needed
  • The pods should be dry as possible before seasoning or they will steam instead of develop crisp exteriors
03 -
  • Let the seasoned edamame sit for 5 minutes before air frying to allow flavors to penetrate the pods
  • A light mist of cooking spray halfway through cooking helps achieve extra crispy skin on the pods

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