What matters
Use cooked canned beans, not uncooked dried soybeans.
Everyday cooking Recipe
Air fryer sesame edamame
Air fryer sesame edamame as a warm snack. Dry already cooked canned beans, roast gently and add toasted sesame outside the appliance.
Total time
25 min
Calories
161 kcal
Servings
2 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Cooked canned beans, not raw soybeans
Two small shelled snack servings. This uses already cooked drained canned edamame. They stay soft inside, not dry crunchy nuts. Fresh or frozen raw beans need different preparation.
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Recipe
Air fryer sesame edamame
Air fryer sesame edamame as a warm snack. Dry already cooked canned beans, roast gently and add toasted sesame outside the appliance.
Ingredients
2 servings
Method
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1
Prepare
Drain and rinse canned beans, then dry thoroughly. Remove any pods; weigh only edible beans.
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2
Mix and season
Mix with oil and pepper in a shallow suitable dish. Beans must not fall through basket holes. Reserve salt, sesame and lemon. Use a heatproof dish suitable for the appliance, leaving space around it for airflow. Do not preheat with loose paper.
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3
Cook
If required by the manufacturer, preheat for 3 minutes at 170 °C. Heat and lightly roast about 12 minutes at 170 °C, stirring once. Beans should be hot through, not dried rock hard.
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4
Check and serve
Outside appliance mix with already toasted sesame, salt and lemon. This keeps loose seeds out of airflow. Serve warm.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Air fryer sesame edamame
Serving guidance
Soy and sesame are both allergens present.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Stir in a little grated ginger after roasting.
Use lime instead of lemon.
Nutrition per serving
161kcal
3.7 gCarbohydrates
9.7 gProtein
11.0 gFat
Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Air fryer sesame edamame
No, fully cook according to pack first. These amounts and times refer to cooked drained canned beans.
No, centres stay soft. This is warm beans, not a dry shelf-stable snack.
Loose light seeds could blow around. Toasted sesame needs no further roasting.
No, only shelled beans are used and counted.
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