If you want something crunchy with real masala flavor, this roasted masala soybean recipe made in the air fryer is the answer.
This one masala soybean comes together in just 21 minutes total. Soak the soybean, coat it in spices, and air fry at 360°F until crunchy, and you’ve got a healthy, protein rich snack ready to eat.
About Roasted Masala Soybean
This is a quick snack that works any time of day. I like having it for breakfast since it’s light but still keeps me full for hours.
It’s also a great party starter if you want something crunchy on the table that isn’t fried in oil. Just a light spray is all this needs.
The air fryer is what makes this work so well.
Honestly, the best part is this: raw soybeans can just sit in your pantry at room temperature for months, no problem at all.
So whenever you feel like a snack, just soak them in water, add whatever spices you like, and put them in the air fryer basket. That’s it, your tasty snack is ready to enjoy!
Ingredient For Roasted Masala Soybean
- Soybean: Any soybean chunks work fine. A short 15 minute soak is enough to soften it before air frying.
- Paprika: This is what gives the soybean its red color and a mild heat. A quarter teaspoon is enough to coat 1 cup of soybean.
- Spices: I added black pepper, ginger powder, garlic powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Spices you can adjust more or less as per your taste preference.
- Oil: A light spray is all you need to help the spices stick and to get that crunch. Any cooking oil works fine here.
How to Make Roasted Masala Soybeans
1. Soak 1 cup soybean in water for 15 minutes, until it puffs up nicely. Drain the soybean well and squeeze out the extra water with your hands.
2. In a bowl, add the soybean, paprika, black pepper, ginger powder, garlic powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Spray with oil and mix well using a spoon or your hands, whichever feels easier.
3. Preheat your air fryer to 360°F (180°C) for 2 minutes.
4. Add the soybeans to the air fryer basket in a single layer. Don’t overcrowd it. Air fry at 360°F (180°C) for 6 minutes, until golden and crunchy.
5. Serve with sauces, or eat it plain. It also works well as a breakfast option.
Expert Tips
- Squeeze out extra water: After soaking, I squeeze the soybean by hand to get rid of as much water as possible.
- Mix the spices in evenly: I always make sure every piece is coated with the masala before it goes in the basket. This way every bite has the same flavor instead of patchy spots.
- Keep it in a single layer: Don’t stack the soybean on top of itself in the basket. Air needs space to move around each piece.
- Check early: Air fryers don’t all run at the same actual temperature. Take a peek around the 5 minute mark so you catch it right when it turns crunchy.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, this recipe only needs a 15 minute soak, not boiling. Soaking softens it just enough for the air fryer to finish the job in 6 minutes.
You can skip if you like just simple soyabean roast. But spices add more flavour in to it.
Yes, it’s just soybean, a light spray of oil, and spices. It’s a high protein snack with very little added fat.
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Roasted masala Soybean in Airfryer
Ingredients
- 1 cup soybean
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon ginger powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon oil (for spray)
Instructions
- Soak 1 cup soybean in water for 15 minutes, until it puffs up nicely. Drain the soybean well and squeeze out the extra water with your hands.
- In a bowl, add the soybean, paprika, black pepper, ginger powder, garlic powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Spray with oil and mix well using a spoon or your hands, whichever feels easier.
- Preheat your air fryer to 360°F (180°C) for 2 minutes.
- Add the soybeans to the air fryer basket in a single layer. Don’t overcrowd it. Air fry at 360°F (180°C) for 6 minutes, until golden and crunchy.
- Serve with sauces, or eat it plain. It also works well as a breakfast option.
Notes
- Squeeze out extra water after soaking so the soybean crisps instead of steaming.
- Mix spices in evenly so every bite has the same flavor.
- Keep soybean in a single layer in the basket for even crunch.
- Always preheat the air fryer before adding the soybean.
- Check a minute or two early since air fryers vary in actual temperature.
Nutrition
Give this one a try and tell me how it turned out in the comments.
