How to Air Fry Edamame

Frozen edamame in the shell can go straight from the freezer to the air fryer. Toss with a light spritz of oil and a pinch of salt. Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 10–12 minutes, shaking every 4 minutes. The pods will blister and char slightly on the outside while the beans inside steam and become tender.

Shelled frozen edamame cooks faster — 8–10 minutes at 400°F. Shake at 4 minutes. The beans become slightly crispy on the outside, similar to roasted corn. Season after cooking with flaky salt, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, or furikake.

Classic: sea salt only. Spicy: chili garlic sauce tossed after cooking. Japanese-inspired: drizzle with sesame oil and a pinch of togarashi. Garlic: toss with garlic powder before cooking and a squeeze of lemon after. All seasonings work better when tossed onto the hot edamame immediately after the air fryer basket is opened.

Edamame in the shell is a snack — eat by squeezing the beans directly into your mouth and discarding the pod. Shelled edamame can be served as a side dish, added to salads, stirred into fried rice, or tossed in grain bowls. Both are best served hot immediately after cooking.

What temperature for air fryer edamame?

Air fry edamame at 390°F (200°C). This high heat blisters and crisps the pods slightly, concentrating the flavor and adding an appealing char. Both fresh and thawed-from-frozen edamame work at this temperature.

How long to cook edamame in air fryer?

Edamame (in-pod or shelled) takes 8–10 minutes at 390°F (200°C). Shake the basket at the 4–5 minute mark for even blistering. They are done when the pods have slight char marks and are heated through.

Tips for air fryer edamame?

Toss edamame with a teaspoon of oil and your chosen seasoning before cooking — the oil helps the seasoning adhere and promotes even browning. Shake the basket halfway through. Season with flaky salt immediately after cooking for maximum flavor.