Air Fryer Green Beans

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450g) Fresh Green Beans , washed, dried thoroughly, and ends trimmed
• 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil (or avocado oil for high heat)
• 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder (powder coats evenly without burning like fresh garlic)
• 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
• 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
• 1/4 tsp Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
• 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese (optional, added near the end)
• 1 Lemon , cut into wedges (for finishing)
• 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes (optional, for mild heat)

Instructions

1. Wash the green beans under cool water and trim off the tough stem ends. Thoroughly dry the beans using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. Any residual moisture will cause the beans to steam rather than crisp and blister.
2. Transfer the dried green beans to a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil. Add the garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, and black pepper. Toss vigorously until every green bean is evenly coated.
3. Preheat your air fryer to 390°F (200°C) for 3 minutes. High heat is necessary to blister the skin quickly while keeping the interior tender-crisp.
4. Place the seasoned green beans into the preheated air fryer basket. Spread them out as evenly as possible. Do not over-crowd the basket; cook in two batches if using a small basket air fryer.
5. Pull out the air fryer basket at 4–5 minutes and shake it thoroughly to redistribute the green beans. This ensures even roasting and blistering on all sides.
6. If adding Parmesan, sprinkle the grated cheese over the green beans during the last minute of cooking. Air fry for 1 final minute until the cheese melts and becomes golden.

Nutrition

Calories: 85 kcal · Protein: 3.5 g · Fat: 4.5 g · Carbohydrates: 8.0 g Dietary · Saturated Fat: 1.0 g · Fiber: 3.2 g · Sugar: 3.1 g · Sodium: 340 mg