This Air Fryer Snap Peas recipe is a quick and easy side dish with a simple seasoning of salt, pepper and garlic powder. They're similar to oven roasted snap peas, with a tender texture and a little bit of crunch, but they take just 7 minutes in the air fryer!
These snap peas are a versatile side dish and perfect for busy weeknights! We usually serve them with these breaded salmon bites, air fryer pork medallions or honey garlic boneless skinless chicken thighs, along with some rice or quinoa.
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Quick Look: Air Fryer Snap Peas
- ⏱ Prep Time: 10 minutes
- 👩🏻🍳 Air Frying Time: 7 minutes
- ⏳ Total Time: 17 minutes
- 🍽 Servings: 4
- ⚡ Calories: 52 per serving
- 🔥 Flavor/texture: savory with a slight sweet flavor, tender yet crisp texture.
- 👌 Difficulty: Super easy, just 5 ingredients needed and very little prep time.
- ❤️ Why you'll love: versatile side dish, perfect for busy weeknights, goes well with chicken, pork, beef or seafood.
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Why are snap peas perfect for the air fryer?
Snap peas, or sugar snap peas, are edible pea pods that are a mix between snow peas and garden peas (or sweet peas). As they're best enjoyed raw or lightly cooked, they're ideal for the air fryer. The hot air circulates around the snap peas and quickly tenderizes them while keeping them crisp. This quick cooking method is also why my air fried peppers and onions turn out better than stovetop versions!
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Ingredient notes
You need just 5 ingredients to make this recipe!
- Snap peas - You'll need 12 ounces of raw sugar snap peas, with the ends and strings removed. (You can buy stringless or remove them yourself).
- Oil - The snap peas are tossed with ½ tablespoon of oil. I used extra virgin olive oil but you can use the oil of your choice.
- Seasonings - All you need is a simple mix of salt, pepper and garlic powder. Feel free to change up the seasoning to make it more savory or spicy. A little dried basil, dill or thyme works well, along with a small amount of onion powder. (The seasoning I use for my air fryer radishes would also work well for these snap peas).
- Optional garnish - Sometimes I serve the snap peas with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and a drizzle of sesame oil. It's totally optional, but tastes amazing!
How to cook snap peas in the air fryer
Step 1: Add the snap peas to a large bowl and toss with the oil and seasonings.
Step 2: Transfer the snap peas to the air fryer basket.
Step 3: Air fry at 400F for 7-9 minutes. Shake the basket after 4 minutes to ensure they cook evenly.
Step 4: Serve with sesame seeds and a drizzle of sesame oil or even a splash of soy sauce.
Key recipe tips
- Wash and dry well. Rinse the snap peas in a colander and dry well before seasoning. If the snap peas still have water on them, they'll end up steaming in the air fryer and not get as crispy.
- Avoid overcrowding. You don't need to air fry the snap peas in a single layer, but you don't want to overcrowd your air fryer either as the snap peas won't evenly crisp up.
- Be careful not to over cook. You don't want the snap peas to lose their crispness, so keep an eye on them. They air fry quickly!
Air fryer snap peas FAQs
Snap peas only need to be lightly cooked (similar to air fryer green beans), so they just require 7-9 minutes in the air fryer. At 7 minutes, they will still have a slightly firm texture. If you prefer them more tender, air fry for another 1-2 minutes. Don't leave them air frying too much longer as they will just get soft.
The string can be a little tough, so I recommend removing it. You can also buy stringless snap peas if you prefer.
They're best enjoyed right away. If you have leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. You can reheat them in the microwave or pop them in the air fryer for a few minutes. The peas will have a softer texture when leftover, so just keep that in mind.
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📖 Recipe
Air Fryer Snap Peas
Ingredients
- 12 ounces sugar snap peas, washed with ends and strings removed
- ½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt, (kosher or sea salt)
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- sesame seeds and sesame oil, (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Add the snap peas to a large bowl and toss with oil and seasonings.
- Place the peas in the air fryer basket and air fry on 400F for 7-9 minutes. Shake the basket after 4 minutes to ensure they cook evenly.
- Serve immediately with sesame seeds and a drizzle of sesame oil (optional).
Notes
- Wash and dry well. Rinse the snap peas in a colander and dry well before seasoning. If the snap peas still have water on them, they'll end up steaming in the air fryer and not get as crispy.
- Avoid overcrowding. You don't need to air fry the snap peas in a single layer, but you don't want to overcrowd your air fryer either as the snap peas won't evenly crisp up.
- Be careful not to over cook. You don't want the snap peas to lose their crispness, so keep an eye on them. They air fry quickly!
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Nutrition Facts per Serving
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Nutrition information is an estimate only and will vary depending on the substitutions made and the brands used.
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