Description
These Air Fryer Lemon Garlic Green Beans are a quick and delicious side dish that’s bursting with flavor. Perfectly cooked green beans with a zesty lemon and garlic seasoning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the trimmed green beans, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Toss well to coat.
- Place the green bean mixture in the air fryer basket in a single layer. You may need to cook in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
- Air fry for 8-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the green beans are tender and slightly crispy.
- Remove from the air fryer and serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of balsamic vinegar before serving.
- Adjust the cooking time depending on how crispy you prefer your green beans.
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 3
Keywords: air fryer green beans, lemon garlic green beans, healthy side dish, easy vegetable recipe, air fryer vegetables