Description
These Air Fryer Green Beans are tender inside with lightly blistered, crispy edges and savory seasoning. Finished with a sprinkle of parmesan, they make a quick, flavorful side dish that is perfect for weeknight dinners or healthy snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 450 grams fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, about 15 grams
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 190°C for 3 minutes.
- Wash and thoroughly dry the green beans.
- In a mixing bowl, toss the trimmed green beans with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Arrange the green beans in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overcrowding.
- Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking, until tender and lightly blistered.
- Transfer the green beans to a serving bowl immediately after cooking.
- Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese over the warm beans.
- Serve immediately for the best crisp texture.
Notes
- Pat the green beans completely dry before seasoning to ensure crisping.
- Cook in batches if necessary to avoid steaming.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy variation.
- Reheat leftovers in the air fryer for 2 to 3 minutes to restore crispness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: air fryer green beans, crispy green beans, healthy green bean side, quick vegetable side dish, parmesan green beans