Description
Enjoy these crispy air fryer green beans as a delicious and healthy side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans (trimmed and washed)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (light drizzle for coating)
- to taste salt (adjust according to preference)
- to taste black pepper (freshly ground, optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (for extra aroma)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (for brightness, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 200°C (400°F) for about 3 minutes, ensuring it’s hot and ready for roasting.
- Trim the ends of the green beans and rinse them thoroughly under cold water, then pat dry with a towel until no moisture remains—this helps achieve crispiness.
- Place the green beans in a mixing bowl, then drizzle with olive oil, tossing gently with tongs or your hands to coat evenly, giving them a slight sheen.
- Sprinkle salt, pepper, garlic powder, and lemon zest over the beans, then toss again to distribute the seasonings uniformly.
- Spread the seasoned green beans in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, making sure they’re not overcrowded to allow proper air circulation.
- Cook the green beans for 8–10 minutes, shaking the basket or tossing the beans halfway through to promote even crisping and prevent burning.
- Check the beans at around 8 minutes; they should be golden around the edges and crispy, with a slight char for added smoky flavor.
- If they need more crunch, cook for an additional 1–2 minutes, keeping a close eye to avoid burning.
- Use tongs or a spatula to transfer the crispy green beans to a serving dish, then sprinkle with extra seasoning or lemon zest if desired.
- Let the green beans rest for a couple of minutes to firm up their crispness, then enjoy immediately while hot and crunchy.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding grated parmesan cheese before serving.
- Adjust seasoning based on personal preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg