Air Fryer Edamame (Printable)

Lightly seasoned edamame pods quickly crisped in the air fryer for a healthy, protein-packed 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

# Steps:

01 - Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes.
02 - Rinse frozen edamame under warm water to thaw. Pat completely dry 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 Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in 15 minutes with barely any cleanup—perfect for those moments when you need something delicious, fast
  • The seasonings cling beautifully to the pods, creating this irresistible salty, garlicky exterior that keeps everyone coming back for just one more
02 -
  • Damp edamame equals steamed edamame, and nobody wants soggy pods—take the extra minute to pat them completely dry
  • The garlic powder creates this amazing crusty exterior, so do not skip tossing until the pods are uniformly coated
03 -
  • Do not skip shaking the basket halfway through—that one motion prevents hot spots and guarantees even crisping
  • Let the edamame cool for just 2 minutes after air frying so the pods firm up slightly without losing that irresistible warmth

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