Air Fryer Frozen Edamame is a nearly effortless side or snack that can be made on a moment's notice. Cooked straight from the freezer, edamame pods become lightly crisp while the beans inside turn perfectly tender. The simple seasonings added turn this into an irresistible snack or side dish.
Recipe at a glance (TL;DR)
- Prep time: 3 min
- Cook time: 10 - 13 min at 400℉
- Servings: 4
- Best for: side dishes, snacking
- Why it's effortless: No cutting or cooked prep involved. Toss-and-go
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- Why you'll love this air fryer edamame recipe
- Ingredients you'll need
- Step-by-step instructions
- Variation suggestions
- Good To Know
- Know your air fryer
- Pairs well with these slow cooker favs
- Why is my edamame soggy?
- How to store and reheat
- Expert tips for the best air fryer edamame
- More healthy air fryer recipes
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Why you'll love this air fryer edamame recipe
- No stovetop - This treat is made right in the air fryer. No stovetop or boiled water splatter involved. Use a parchment paper liner, and your clean-up is minimal.
- No Thawing - Cooking straight from the freezer means no prep time. No advanced planning is needed for a perfect texture.
- "Fried" without the grease - you control how much oil to add.
- Customizable - use your favorite seasonings to complement the other dishes you will be serving.
Ingredients you'll need
Frozen
- Edamame - in the pod
Pantry Items
- Soy sauce
- Sesame oil
- garlic powder
- Sea salt
- Chili crisp (optional but delicious - comes in spicy and mild varieties)
Step-by-step instructions
Line your air fryer
This step is optional, but it makes clean-up super easy!
Edamame and seasonings
Add frozen edamame, oil, and seasonings, and toss to fully coat. This can all be done right in the air fryer basket to save washing an extra bowl.
Air Fry
Air fry the seasoned edamame at 400°F for 5 minutes. Shake or toss to mix them up and repeat for another 5 minutes. Shake again and, if needed, continue to air fry until they start to get a little brown and blistered. In my toaster oven-style air fryer, my edamame are ready after about 13 total minutes of cooking.
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Variation suggestions
Try changing up the seasonings on your edamame for a different snacking experience:
- Lemon Garlic ~ Replace suggested seasonings with fresh lemon juice, garlic powder, and sea salt
- Simply Salt ~ Spray with olive or sesame oil, then add a dash of sea salt. This is great served with a spicy dish like Spicy Korean Inspired Drumsticks.
- Sweet and spicy ~ Use the base recipe above, but add a small drizzle of honey along with the chili crisp
- Extra hot ~ toss finished edamame with chili flakes
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Good To Know
No, cook them frozen. Thawing adds extra moisture and will prevent the pods from getting their slightly crispy texture.
No, the pods are not edible. Use your teeth or fingers to squeeze the beans out of the pods and into your mouth.
Lightly coat the pods with oil, then add the dry seasoning. This will help everything stick evenly.
Air-fried edamame will have a lightly blistered, slightly crisp exterior. The texture will not be super crispy like a French fry.
Pro tip
Know your air fryer
A basket-style air fryer will most often cook faster than a toaster-oven-style air fryer. The first time you make this dish, take note of the exact times that work for your air fryer.
Pairs well with these slow cooker favs
Why is my edamame soggy?
There are several reasons air-fried edamame may come out soggy. The most common ones are:
- Partially defrosted. If edamame starts to thaw at the time of cooking, it creates too much moisture, causing the edamame to steam rather than fully air fry.
- Overcrowding. If the basket or tray is too full, the hot dry air can't fully circulate, causing it to steam rather than air fry.
- Not enough heat. Cooking at lower temperatures won't allow the moisture to evaporate fully enough to get slightly crisp.
How to store and reheat
Refrigerate leftover edamame in an airtight container or zip top bag up to 4 days.
Reheat in the air fryer at 400°F for 2-4 minutes. Leftovers can also be reheated gently in the microwave, but they will have a softer texture.
Pro tip: Only reheat what you plan to eat. Reheating edamame multiple times will cause its texture to deteriorate.
Expert tips for the best air fryer edamame
- Be sure to use frozen edamame for this recipe. Defrosted edamame will be soggier.
- Break up any frozen clumps when stirring together with the seasonings. This will help with even cooking
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer. Edamame pods need to be spread out a bit to allow for hot air to circulate evenly.
- Stir or shake every 5 minutes during cooking. This important step allows for more even cooking..
- Adjust the flavor before serving. Taste test after cooking to make sure the flavor is just how you want it.
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Equipment
- tongs
Ingredients
- 20 oz frozen edamame in shell
- 2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoon soy sauce
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- chili crisp measure this with your heart!
Instructions
- Add 20 oz frozen edamame in shell to a parchment-lined air fryer basket or tray.
- Sprinkle 2 teaspoon sesame oil, 2 teaspoon soy sauce, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and ¼ teaspoon sea salt over edamame and toss or shake lightly to coat.
- Air fry at 400℉ for 5 minutes. Then shake or toss and repeat for another 5 minutes.
- Some air fryers may be finished at this point. Mine required an additional 2 minutes of air frying time.
- Top with chili crisp (whatever heat level you prefer) and devour!
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Notes
- Nutritional information does not include chili crisp
- Each air fryer is slightly different. The first time you make this dish. Watch it closely towards the end to determine if you need more time.
- Please read the above serving and cooking suggestions.
Nutrition
All nutrition information shown here is automatically generated and should be considered an estimate. If you follow a specific diet, please calculate your own values to ensure accuracy.
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