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Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Green Beans

Green beans air fried to blistered and crisp-tender, then tossed immediately with fresh garlic oil and Parmesan.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb fresh green beans trimmed and dried
  • 1-2 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 3-4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan
  • kosher salt and black pepper
  • 1/2 lemon zested, plus a squeeze
  • red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Large bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 380°F. Toss the beans with 1 tbsp oil, salt, and pepper.
  2. Cook in a single layer 6 to 8 minutes, shaking once, until bright green with blistered spots.
  3. While they cook, stir the minced garlic into the remaining teaspoon of oil.
  4. Toss the hot beans with the garlic oil, Parmesan, lemon zest, and a squeeze of juice.

Notes

Garlic in oil, tossed on after — raw garlic in the basket burns.
Make ahead: undercook by a minute or two, then reheat 2 to 3 minutes and toss with the garlic and Parmesan just before serving.