Air Fryer Edamame (Printable Version)

Quick, crispy edamame pods seasoned to perfection in the air fryer for a healthy protein snack.

# 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

# Method:

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.

# Chef's Tips:

01 -
  • You get that addictive crispy crunch without the heaviness of fried snacks
  • The seasoning blend transforms plain soybeans into something crave-worthy and restaurant-worthy
  • They come together in literally fifteen minutes with zero fuss
02 -
  • Wet edamame will steam instead of crisp, so do not skip the thorough drying step with that kitchen towel
  • Overcrowding the basket is the fastest way to end up with sad, soggy pods instead of crunchy ones
  • They keep getting slightly softer as they cool, so the texture is best right out of the air fryer
03 -
  • If you can only find shelled edamame, reduce the cooking time to about 6 minutes and watch closely to prevent burning
  • The seasoning blend works just as well on roasted chickpeas if you want to switch things up
  • Make a big batch of the spice blend to keep in a jar for instant snacks

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