This air fryer edamame recipe delivers the perfect blend of simplicity and satisfaction in just 15 minutes. These tender-crisp soybeans pack an impressive 17g of protein while keeping calories sensible at 201 per serving.
Your air fryer transforms these nutritious pods into a restaurant-worthy appetizer or snack that’s both healthy and addictively delicious. With minimal prep and clean-up required, you’ll love how quickly this fiber-rich dish comes together for movie nights, afternoon cravings, or pre-dinner munchies.
Ingredients Section
- Edamame: 3 cups, can be fresh or frozen – these young soybeans make a nutritious snack
- Sesame Oil: 1 teaspoon, adds authentic Asian flavor
- Salt: To taste, enhances the natural flavors
- Pepper: To taste, brings a mild spicy kick
Instructions Section
- Preparation: In a spacious bowl, combine edamame with sesame oil – ensure even coating
- Seasoning: Sprinkle salt and pepper according to your preference
- Mixing: Gently toss all ingredients until edamame is well-coated
- Air Frying Setup: Transfer the seasoned edamame to your air fryer basket
- Cooking: Air fry at 400˚F (204˚C) for 10 minutes, giving a gentle stir at the 5-minute mark
- Serving: Let it reach room temperature before serving as a nutritious snack
Serving Ideas
Edamame makes such a fun appetizer or snack! Try serving it in a wide, shallow bowl with a smaller empty bowl on the side for the empty pods. Since this recipe includes sesame oil, you might want to pair it with other Asian-inspired dishes. It’s perfect before sushi, ramen, or stir-fry. You can also pack it in lunch boxes or set it out during movie night – just remember to provide that extra bowl for the pods!
Quick Flavor Boosts
While salt, pepper, and sesame oil make a classic combo, you can jazz up your edamame in so many tasty ways! Sprinkle on some garlic powder or red pepper flakes for extra zip. Love spicy food? Add a dash of sriracha or chili oil. You can also finish it with a sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning or furikake for amazing flavor. Keep the sesame oil though – it adds that wonderful nutty taste that makes this snack extra special.
Storage Tips
Cooked edamame stays fresh in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. If you want to enjoy it warm again, just pop it back in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes at 350°F. You can also snack on it cold straight from the fridge – it’s yummy either way! Just remember that the pods can get a bit softer after storing, so they’re best enjoyed fresh if you can.
Helpful Hints
For the best results, shake your air fryer basket halfway through cooking – this helps the edamame cook evenly. Don’t worry if you hear some popping sounds while they cook – that’s totally normal! And here’s a tip for newbies: you eat the beans inside the pods, not the pods themselves. Just squeeze the pod gently between your teeth to pop out those tasty beans!
Air Fryer Edamame
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 3 Cups Edamame frozen or fresh
- 1 Tsp Sesame Oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the edamame in a large bowl. Drizzle with sesame oil and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix all the ingredients to combine everything. Place in the basket of the air fryer.
- Cook at 400˚F/204˚C for 10 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking just as an extra precaution not to burn any pieces. Serve as a snack at room temperature.
