Description
Garlic-infused green beans shine in this quick air fryer recipe that delivers crispy, flavorful vegetables in minutes. Home cooks can enjoy a simple side dish with bold Mediterranean-inspired seasonings that complement main courses perfectly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- Lemon zest
Instructions
- Preparation: Thoroughly wash green beans under cool running water, removing any dirt. Dry completely with kitchen towels and trim tough stem ends for optimal texture.
- Seasoning: In a large mixing bowl, toss green beans with olive oil, minced garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper. Ensure every bean is evenly coated with the aromatic seasonings.
- Air Fryer Setup: Preheat air fryer to 375°F for two minutes, creating an ideal cooking environment for crisp, flavorful vegetables.
- Cooking Process: Arrange seasoned green beans in a single layer within the air fryer basket, avoiding overcrowding to guarantee maximum crispness and even heat distribution.
- Roasting: Cook for 9-11 minutes, pausing midway to shake the basket. This technique ensures uniform caramelization and prevents potential burning, developing a rich, golden-brown exterior.
- Finishing Touch: Remove beans when they showcase a vibrant green color with delicate charred edges. Transfer to a serving platter and elevate the dish by sprinkling with Parmesan cheese, toasted almond slivers, or a refreshing splash of lemon juice.
Notes
- Optimize Moisture Control: Pat green beans completely dry to prevent steaming instead of roasting, ensuring crispy exterior and preventing soggy texture.
- Prevent Overcrowding Strategy: Spread beans in single layer without touching, allowing hot air circulation for even, crisp caramelization and preventing uneven cooking.
- Seasoning Enhancement Technique: Massage oil and spices thoroughly onto beans, guaranteeing uniform flavor distribution and maximum taste absorption before air frying.
- Customize Dietary Adaptations: Experiment with alternative seasonings like nutritional yeast for vegan options, or add red pepper flakes for extra heat and personalized flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg