Description
A healthier twist on crispy green beans, made deliciously in an air fryer with Parmesan cheese and simple seasonings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh green beans
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: crushed red pepper flakes, for heat
- Optional: lemon zest, for freshness
Instructions
- Rinse the green beans and trim the ends.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine green beans, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; toss to coat.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the seasoned green beans and toss gently.
- Place the green beans in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Check for crispiness; cook longer if needed in 2-minute intervals.
- Remove and serve warm.
Notes
Serve alongside grilled chicken or toss with quinoa for added flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: air fryer, green beans, healthy side dish, Parmesan
