Air Fryer Edamame (Printable)

Lightly seasoned edamame pods air-fried to crispy perfection

# 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 Steps:

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

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • The satisfaction of eating something that feels indulgent but is actually packed with plant protein
  • Its ready in fifteen minutes flat, which means last minute guests or sudden snack attacks are covered
02 -
  • Damp edamame will steam instead of crisp, and nobody wants soggy pods after all that anticipation
  • Overcooking beyond ten minutes makes the beans inside dry and mealy, which defeats the whole point
03 -
  • A bowl on the side for empty pods saves your coffee table from looking like a disaster zone
  • Lime wedges on the side let people adjust the acidity to their own taste

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