Description
Quick and crispy air fryer green beans seasoned to perfection, perfect as a side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450g) fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil
- 1/21/2 teaspoon (2.5g) sea salt
- 1/41/2 teaspoon (1g) freshly ground black pepper
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prep the Air Fryer: Start by preheating your air fryer to the right temperature. You will notice that lovely warmth filling the kitchen, which hints at the crispy goodness to come. Skipping this step might leave your beans softer than you would like, so do not rush it.
- Arrange the Green Beans: Place the green beans in the air fryer basket in a single layer. This helps them cook evenly, allowing for that pop of freshness and crunch. If they are stacked on top of each other, you might end up with some mushy beans – nobody wants that!
- Add Seasonings: Lightly sprinkle your favorite seasonings over the beans. You will smell an inviting aroma as they start to mingle. Seasoning is key to ensuring these beans do not end up tasting bland, so feel free to get creative! But remember, less is more to keep it healthy.
- Air Fry & Check Progress: Cook the beans for about ten minutes, shaking the basket halfway through. You will see them turn bright green and slightly blistered, which is totally what you are aiming for! Forgetting to shake can lead to uneven cooking, so give that basket a good toss.
- Serve Hot & Enjoy: Take them out and serve immediately while they are still hot and crispy. The appealing smell will tempt everyone to dive right in! If they sit too long, you might lose that satisfying crunch, so do not wait too long to enjoy!
Notes
- Let the green beans cool completely before storing in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
- If green beans come out limp, make sure they are arranged in a single layer and double-check the cooking duration.
- When cooking, shaking the basket halfway through can help with even cooking, preventing any beans from being undercooked.
- For a flavor boost, try seasoning the green beans with garlic powder or a squeeze of fresh lemon before serving.
- If you prefer a bit of tang, drizzling balsamic vinegar over the beans after cooking can add nice complexity.
- For optimum crunch, serve the green beans immediately after cooking; they taste best while fresh and crispy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 66
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 298mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg