Air Fryer Edamame (Printable)

Lightly seasoned edamame pods air-fried to crispy perfection. A quick healthy snack ready in 15 minutes.

# 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

# How-To Steps:

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 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.
05 - Air fry for 8–10 minutes, shaking the 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 Tips:

01 -
  • The satisfying crunch comes in under 15 minutes from start to finish
  • You can customize the seasoning blend to match whatever mood you are in
  • One batch yields enough for sharing or keeping entirely to yourself
02 -
  • Excess moisture on the pods will steam instead of crisp, so dry them completely before seasoning
  • Overcrowding the basket leads to soggy spots, so cook in batches if necessary
  • The pods will continue crisping slightly after removing from the air fryer
03 -
  • Let the seasoned edamame sit for 5 minutes before air frying to help the coating adhere
  • Store any leftovers in the refrigerator and reheat briefly to restore crispiness

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