Description
Crispy air fryer green beans bring Mediterranean zest to your dinner table with minimal effort. Garlic, parmesan, and a hint of lemon elevate these simple vegetables into a delectable side dish you’ll crave at every meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) fresh green beans (trimmed)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or avocado oil)
Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional, for extra flavor)
- ½ teaspoon paprika (optional, for a slight smoky touch)
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a little heat)
Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for a cheesy finish)
Instructions
- Thoroughly rinse green beans under cool running water, carefully removing any debris or imperfections.
- Gently trim both ends of each green bean using sharp kitchen scissors, creating clean, uniform edges.
- Use clean paper towels to meticulously pat the green beans until completely dry, ensuring maximum crispiness during air frying.
- Transfer the dried green beans to a mixing bowl, preparing them for seasoning and cooking.
- Sprinkle selected herbs and spices evenly across the green beans, gently tossing to coat each bean with flavor.
- Arrange the seasoned green beans in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, avoiding overcrowding to promote even cooking.
- Set the air fryer temperature to the recommended heat level, typically around 375-400°F, for optimal roasting and crisping.
- Cook the green beans for approximately 6-8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure uniform browning and texture.
- Check the green beans for desired crispness and golden-brown edges, adjusting cooking time if needed.
- Carefully remove the air-fried green beans from the basket, transferring them to a serving plate and allowing them to cool slightly before enjoying.
Notes
- Ensure beans are thoroughly dried to achieve maximum crispiness and prevent steaming instead of air frying.
- Toss green beans with a light coating of olive oil to help seasonings stick and promote even browning.
- Use high heat setting around 400°F for quick cooking that maintains a satisfying crunch while creating delightful caramelized edges.
- Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket to allow proper air circulation, which guarantees perfectly crisp and evenly cooked green beans.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7-10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 2mg