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Air Fryer Snap Peas

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Crispy, blistered snap peas air fried at high heat until bright green with char spots. Ready in under 10 minutes with minimal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz fresh snap peas, ends trimmed and strings removed if any
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Optional: 1/2 tsp sesame oil
  • Lemon juice for finishing

Instructions

  1. Check each snap pea for the string along the straight edge and remove if present. Wash and dry the snap peas thoroughly.
  2. Toss snap peas with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Add sesame oil if using.
  3. Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Spread snap peas in the basket in a single layer, avoiding large piles.
  4. Air fry at 400°F for 6 to 8 minutes, shaking the basket once at the halfway point.
  5. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the snap peas immediately after removing from the fryer. Serve right away.

Notes

Dry snap peas thoroughly before cooking — moisture causes steaming instead of crisping.

6 minutes gives bright green with light blisters; 8 minutes adds more char and concentrated flavor.

Seasoning variations: sesame ginger, Parmesan herb, everything bagel, spicy sriracha lime, or honey miso.

Best eaten immediately — crunch fades quickly. Reheat leftovers at 400°F for 2 to 3 minutes within 2 days.

Find it online: https://airfrycentral.com/air-fryer-snap-peas-fast-crunchy-addictive/