Asian-Inspired
Spicy Air Fryer Edamame
Frozen edamame pods roast in the air fryer with chili oil and salt until the pods blister. Squeeze the beans out for a high-protein spicy snack.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Difficulty
- Easy
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Why you’ll love it
- Frozen pods go straight into the basket with no thawing needed.
- High heat blisters the shells for better seasoning cling.
- Edamame delivers solid plant protein per serving.
- Chili oil and salt finish the snack in one toss.
Ingredients
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Instructions
- 1
Toss frozen edamame with chili oil, sesame oil, salt, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.
- 2
Spread pods in a single layer in the air-fryer basket.
- 3
Air-fry at 400°F for 8 to 10 minutes, shaking once, until pods look blistered.
- 4
Transfer to a bowl and sprinkle with sesame seeds while hot.
- 5
Serve warm; squeeze beans from pods to eat.
- 6
Add an extra pinch of salt at the table if desired.
Pro tips
- Do not overcrowd; a single layer browns the pods evenly.
- Shake the basket halfway so the seasoning redistributes.
- Have a small dish for empty pods at the table.
Easy substitutions
- chili oil
- olive oil plus 1/2 tsp chili powder
- sesame seeds
- furikake seasoning
- red pepper flakes
- gochugaru
Storage and reheating
Storage
Best eaten right away; refrigerate leftovers up to 1 day.
Reheating
Air-fry at 350°F for 3 minutes to warm.
Nutrition
Estimates per serving, using standard ingredient averages and rounded to the nearest gram. This is not a lab analysis, and it shifts if you change brands or add sides.
- Calories
- 230
- Protein
- 16 g
- Carbs
- 14 g
- Fat
- 13 g
- Fiber
- 6 g
Budget friendly · Air Fryer · Vegetarian
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