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Air Fryer Edamame

Updated: 09/20/2024 · Author: Lori Rasmussen · This post may contain affiliate links

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Air fryer edamame is a quick, healthy, and irresistible snack! Lightly salty and seasoned and ready in just 15 minutes! You can use frozen edamame or the ready-to-eat variety, and have fun with different seasonings. This edamame recipe is high in protein and fiber, gluten-free, vegan, and can be made without oil.

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Jump to:
  • What is edamame?
  • What type of edamame should I use?
  • Ingredient Notes
  • How To Air Fry Edamame
  • How to Roast Edamame in the Oven
  • FAQ
  • Helpful Tips
  • More Air Fryer Snacks
  • Recipe
  • 💬 Comments

What is edamame?

Edamame are young, immature soybeans, and if you've eaten them before you know how unique and delicious they are.

Edamame isn't bland or bean-y like mature soybeans, which are used to make tofu, tempeh, and soy milk. Instead, edamame has a lightly nutty and sweet flavor.

The texture of edamame is also different from other beans. Not too soft, they have a bit of bite, similar to a soaked cashew. This makes them a great addition to fried rice, noodle dishes, and salads, like this easy edamame salad.

These beautiful green soybeans are nutritious, too! They're rich in protein, fiber, and iron, and fairly low in fat and calories.

Thankfully edamame is easy to find in the freezer section of most grocery stores. And if you shop at Trader Joe's, you may have noticed the ready-to-eat shelled edamame in the refrigerated produce section.

two bowls showing types of edamame to use, one frozen and one ready to eat.

What type of edamame should I use?

For this recipe you're looking for shelled edamame, as opposed to the ones still in the pod. Although, you can air fry edamame in their pods, too!

Here, you can use frozen edamame or a ready-to-eat variety like the Trader Joe's edamame pictured above in the small bowl.

If using frozen edamame, thaw the beans first. Simply place the edamame in a bowl, cover with water, and let stand for a few minutes. Then rinse and drain well.

Ingredient Notes

You only need a few ingredients to make this healthy air fryer snack:

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  • Edamame - as mentioned above, you want shelled edamame for this recipe, either "ready-to-eat" or frozen.
  • Seasoning - we enjoy a little kick with our edamame! Spices and seasoning blends like togarashi, harissa, and curry powder taste great. Also try chili powder, cumin, and cayenne, or keep it plain with salt and pepper. A few teaspoons of this vegan "chicken" broth powder & seasoning is also delicious. Have fun with it!
  • Oil or lemon/lime juice - I like to use a neutral-tasting cooking oil like grapeseed or avocado oil. If you'd rather not use oil, a small amount of lemon or lime juice adds nice flavor and helps the seasonings stick to the edamame.
  • Sea salt and black pepper - Sometimes I like to use truffle salt or smoked salt for even more flavor.
A bowl full of seasoned and air fried edamame.

How To Air Fry Edamame

As promised, this recipe is ridiculously quick and easy! Here's the gist (be sure to scroll down for the full recipe):

3-photo collage showing how to dry the beans, add seasoning, and spread in the air fryer.
  1. Pat the edamame dry with a lint-free towel.
  2. Toss with oil (or lemon juice) and seasonings.
  3. Air fry at 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190°C) for about 10 minutes, shaking the basket twice during cooking.

Isn't that easy? Serve immediately while crisp and hot.

How to Roast Edamame in the Oven

Don't have an air fryer? No problem! You can also cook edamame in the oven. Here's how:

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and spread the seasoned edamame in a single layer. Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for about 25 minutes. Stir the edamame every 10 minutes so it doesn't burn.

Related: Next check out this Air Fryer Tempeh with smoky maple marinade. We can't stop eating it!

FAQ

Does the edamame stay crispy?

Similar to other types of roasted beans, like white beans and chickpeas, as the edamame cools it loses its crispness. But you can easily crisp them up again by air frying for about 5 minutes.

How should I store the leftovers?

Store leftovers in a container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. If desired, reheat the edamame in the air fryer or oven.

Helpful Tips

  • Air fryers vary, so you may find that you need to adjust the cook time for your machine.
  • Edamame is best immediately after air frying, so having a lot leftover isn't the goal here. If only serving one or two people, you may want to make a half batch.
  • For extra flavor, as soon as the edamame are done, spritz them with oil and add another pinch of salt - think of it like popcorn!
  • If cooked long enough, some of the edamame beans will puff up and pop open. Fun!

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I hope you enjoy this Air Fryer Edamame. If you try the recipe, be sure to comment below and let us know!

Recipe

looking down at crispy roasted edamame in a glass.

Air Fryer Edamame

Author: Lori Rasmussen, My Quiet Kitchen
Air fryer edamame is a satisfying, quick, and healthy snack. It's lghtly seasoned and ready in about 15 minutes! Vegan, gluten-free, and nut-free, with an oil-free option.
Yield: makes about 2 cups, or 4 servings
5 from 12 votes
Servings: 4 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
Cook Time: 10 minutes mins
Total Time: 15 minutes mins
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Equipment

  • air fryer

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces shelled edamame (2 cups) - frozen or fresh/ready-to-eat
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil, optional - For oil-free option use 2 teaspoons lemon or lime juice.
  • 2½ teaspoons curry powder or other seasoning - See Notes for ideas.
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt - adjust to taste

Instructions
 

  • If using frozen edamame, quick-thaw it by placing in a bowl and covering with water. Let stand for a few minutes, then drain.
  • Place edamame on a lint-free towel and pat dry. Trasfer to a bowl and toss with the oil (or lemon/lime juice). Add the seasonings and salt, and stir well.
  • Transfer the edamame to the air fryer basket. No need to preheat the air fryer. Set the air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 C), and cook for about 10 minutes. If the air fryer instructs you to "add food" after a few minutes, shake the basket to toss the edamame. Continue cooking, and shake the basket again during the last few minutes of cooking.
  • When the edamame is as golden and crisp as you like, carefully pour onto a paper towel-lined plate or bowl. Add another pinch of salt, if desired. Serve immediately while hot and crisp.

Notes

Seasonings
  • We enjoy a little kick with our edamame. Both harissa and curry powder taste great here. Za'atar is another favorite, though not spicy.
  • For Tex-Mex vibes, we also like chili powder, cumin, and cayenne.
  • Or keep it plain with salt and pepper.
  • A few teaspoons of this Vegan "Chicken" Broth Powder & Seasoning is also tasty for a cheesy/savory vibe. 
How to Store: Let the edamame cool completely, then store in a container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Reheat: As the edamame cools it will lose its crispness. Leftovers may be reheated in the air fryer for a few minutes.
Don't have an air fryer? Edamame can also be roasted in the oven at 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment, and toss the edamame every 10 minutes or so. Total cook time will be longer than in the air fryer, around 25 -30 minutes.

Estimated Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 89kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 6gFat: 6gCholesterol: 0mgFiber: 3g

Nutrition information is an estimate and will vary depending on the exact amounts and specific products and ingredients used.

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  1. Marna says

    August 25, 2023 at 2:13 pm

    My air fryer is in my oven. Would it still be set at 375 and would I still not preheat it? CANT WAIT to try!!!

    Reply
    • Lori says

      August 25, 2023 at 2:17 pm

      Hi Marna, I would preheat the oven, and yes, same temperature. If it has a convection setting you can experiment with that to help crisp them up and make it even more like an air fryer. Enjoy!

      Reply
      • Marna says

        August 25, 2023 at 5:49 pm

        WoW!!! You respond fast! I meant that I have an air fryer setting built into my oven....so I still preheat...right? Also, I am going to experiment, make some with oil and some with the lemon...we are trying to be as oil free as possible....uggh...but so far your recipes that are oil free have won out, lemme tell ya!

        Reply
  2. Dee says

    December 29, 2022 at 1:16 pm

    Made this with the Vegan Chicken Broth Powder. It turned out so yummy! I had to make a second batch because my non-vegan husband ate them all!

    Reply
  3. M says

    April 26, 2022 at 8:35 pm

    So hard to find healthy, non sweet snacks. Love these! Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
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