Name: Frozen Edamame In Air Fryer
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 10 oz Frozen Edamame; 1 tbsp Olive oil; 1/2 tsp Salt ((to taste)); 1/2 tsp Garlic powder; 1/4 tsp Chili flakes ((more to taste))

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Edamame or tender green soybeans are high in protein. Cooked edamame is a great side dish for your meals. Check out this vegan and gluten-free recipe to make frozen edamame in air fryer.

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Edamame is green tender soybeans. They are a great snack and a side dish for any meal. They are high in protein and nutritious.

I like to cook frozen edamame in the air fryer as it is very quick and easy. It takes only a few minutes and only a few ingredients for seasoning.

Frozen edamame is easily available in the freezer section in grocery stores. At times you might find fresh ones and can purchase them and store them in the freezer.

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Ingredients

The main ingredient is of course frozen edamame. You can very well use the fresh ones or even freeze them when you buy them in bulk. We are going to use the whole pods with the shells and cook them in the air fryer.

For the seasoning, you will need some olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and red chili flakes. You can also use sea salt and also skip the chili flakes if you do not like them spicy. Alternatively, you can also use some red chili powder.

Instructions

Making frozen edamame in an air fryer is very simple and quick. First, take a bag of frozen edamame pods and empty it into a mixing bowl. There is no need to defrost them as you will cook them directly from frozen.

Mix in the olive oil, salt, garlic powder, and some red chili flakes if you want them spicy. Toss everything well to ensure that the edamame is evenly coated.

Add all the ingredients to a bowl.

Toss everything well.

Preheat the air fryer to 390°F and then put the edamame into the air fryer basket. Air fry for 10 minutes. After 5-6 minutes, shake the basket once and continue to cook for the remaining time.

Edamame will be well cooked, slightly golden brown in color. You can check one and see if it is to your liking or cook for an additional minute if needed. You can also sprinkle some salt or red chili flakes if needed.

Transfer edamame to the preheated air fryer.

Air fryer edamame is ready.

Substitutions

Instead of salt, you can use sea salt and for red chili flakes, you can also use some red chili powder or black pepper.

Some fresh garlic chives can be sprinkled on top after cooking for some flavor.

Variations

This frozen edamame recipe is vegan and gluten-free. You can always adapt it to your taste by using the seasoning of your preference.

Spicy - if you don't like it spicy, you can just skip the chili flakes altogether.

Salty - if you like it only with salt, you can skip the garlic powder and red chili flakes.

Equipment

I have made this air fryer frozen edamame in Instant Vortex Plus air fryer. It can be made in any type of air fryer, be it basket style or tray style, or any size. Depending on your air fryer, the cooking time may vary by a minute or two.

Storage

Air fryer edamame is absolutely delicious and will be gone in a matter of minutes. However, any leftovers can be stored in the fridge. You can eat them cold the next day or heat them in the microwave.

Top tip

To eat the edamame beans, do not peel the skin and eat the beans by themselves. You will not taste enough of the seasoning. To enjoy the seasoning along with the beans, squeeze the pod with the beans in your mouth and then discard the skin.

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