Description
Crispy garlic roasted green beans emerge from your air fryer as a quick and irresistible side dish that elevates simple vegetables into something spectacular. Zesty seasonings and perfect crunch make these green beans an absolute winner for weeknight dinners and special gatherings you’ll want to savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 1 lb (450g) fresh green beans, trimmed
Main Seasonings:
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Oils and Extras:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- Meticulously cleanse the green beans under cool running water, ensuring they are completely dry. Delicately snip off the woody stem ends to promote even cooking and enhance presentation.
- Create a flavor-packed marinade by combining olive oil, finely minced garlic, kosher salt, and freshly cracked black pepper in a spacious mixing bowl. Gently tumble the green beans through the aromatic mixture, guaranteeing each pod receives a uniform coating.
- Activate the air fryer and calibrate the temperature to 375 degrees fahrenheit, allowing the appliance to reach optimal cooking conditions for approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Carefully arrange the seasoned green beans in a precise single layer within the air fryer basket, avoiding overcrowding to ensure maximum crispness. Implement a mid-cycle basket shake to promote uniform caramelization and prevent potential burning.
- Execute the cooking process for 8-10 minutes, monitoring the beans’ transformation into a vibrant, slightly charred delicacy with crisp edges and tender interior.
- Upon completion, transfer the aromatic green beans to a serving platter. Elevate the dish with optional garnishes such as freshly grated parmesan, toasted almond slivers, or a bright citrus squeeze to enhance the final presentation.
Notes
- Achieve maximum crispiness by ensuring green beans are completely dry before air frying, preventing steaming instead of roasting.
- Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket to guarantee even cooking and that perfect crispy texture throughout the vegetables.
- Experiment with alternative seasonings like smoked paprika, garlic powder, or everything bagel seasoning for a unique flavor profile that keeps the dish exciting.
- Adapt the recipe for dietary needs by using nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan for a vegan version, or swap olive oil with avocado oil for a different nutritional boost.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg