Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Green Beans

Name: Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Green Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed; 2 tbsp olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated; 2 tsp fresh lemon juice

Fresh green beans air fried until tender with blistered edges, tossed with garlic, olive oil, and a snowfall of Parmesan. A simple, fast, and delicious vegetarian side that pairs with almost any main.

20 minEasyServes 4120 cal/serving

AmericanSideAir FryerVegetarianLow CarbGluten-FreeEgg-FreeNut-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
2 tbsp olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
2 tsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions

1

Dry 1 lb trimmed fresh green beans thoroughly with paper towels - excess moisture causes steaming instead of crisping.
2

In a large bowl, toss the green beans with 2 tbsp olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes until evenly coated.
3

Preheat the air fryer to 390°F. Spread the green beans in the basket in as close to a single layer as possible.
4

Air fry at 390°F for 5 minutes. Toss or shake, then continue cooking 4-5 more minutes until beans are tender with blistered, lightly charred spots.
5

Immediately transfer to a serving dish. Squeeze 2 tsp fresh lemon juice over the top and shower with 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese. Toss once and serve hot.

Questions

Can I make Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Green Beans dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Green Beans keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Re-crisp leftovers in the air fryer at 350 F for three to four minutes; the microwave softens the coating.

Can I halve or double Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Green Beans?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, air-fry in batches; a crowded basket steams instead of crisping.

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