Air Fryer Edamame

Ingredients

• 9 oz Shelled edamame (Fresh or frozen; use shelled beans, or discard the pods after cooking.)
• 2 tsp Olive oil (Use a light coating; the source notes that the recipe can also be made oil-free.)
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp Salt (The structured recipe lists this as “½ Salt”; interpreted as ½ teaspoon salt.)
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 0.5 tsp Nutritional yeast

Steps

1. 1

   Place the edamame beans in a bowl. Pat them dry with paper towels so they are relatively dry; this helps them become crisp in the air fryer.

2. 2

   If using frozen edamame, it may be used in place of fresh edamame. The source also provides a frozen-bean variation: use the frozen beans directly from the freezer without thawing.

3. 3

   Add the olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and nutritional yeast to the edamame. Toss until the beans are evenly coated.

4. 4

   Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 4 minutes.

5. 5

   Arrange the seasoned edamame in a single layer in the air-fryer basket.

6. 6

   Air-fry at 400°F (200°C) for about 10–12 minutes, until the edamame is cooked and slightly golden brown. The finished beans should be chewy and crispy.

7. 7

   If using frozen edamame, increase the air-frying time by 2–3 minutes. The source also describes approximately 15 minutes of air frying for frozen beans.

8. 8

   Remove the edamame from the air fryer and eat it right away. Serve as a snack or small appetizer.

Notes

The source says the recipe can be made oil-free by skipping the olive oil and using lemon juice to help the seasonings adhere. Other suggested seasonings include Italian seasoning, chili flakes, Old Bay seasoning, and Cajun spice. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days; air-fry again to heat and crisp them before serving. If using edamame in pods, discard the pods and eat the beans.

Nutrition per serving

• snack
• appetizer
• vegetarian
• vegan
• gluten-free
• high-protein
• air-fried
• quick