Description
Crispy and flavorful Air Fryer Green Beans made with a savory blend of garlic, Italian seasoning, and soy sauce. This quick and easy side dish is perfectly tender yet slightly crisp, ideal for a healthy snack or accompaniment to your favorite meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Green Beans
- 1 pound green beans, washed and trimmed
Seasonings & Sauces
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare Green Beans: Wash and trim the green beans, then pat them dry thoroughly with a paper towel to ensure they roast well. Place the green beans in a large mixing bowl.
- Season the Beans: Add the minced garlic, vegetable oil, sesame oil, Italian seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, and black pepper to the bowl with the beans. Toss everything well to evenly coat each bean with the seasoning mixture, ensuring full flavor coverage.
- Air Fry the Beans: Transfer the seasoned green beans into the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook at 350°F for 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking to promote even browning and crispiness. The beans should be tender yet retain a slight crunch.
- Optional Roasting Step: For extra crispness and a slightly deeper roasted flavor, spread the air-fried green beans evenly on a baking sheet and roast in a preheated oven at 400°F for 15-20 minutes. Toss halfway through roasting to ensure they brown evenly and become crisp-tender.
Notes
- Ensure the green beans are thoroughly dried before seasoning to help them crisp up in the air fryer.
- Shaking the air fryer basket mid-cooking ensures even heat distribution and browning.
- The roasting step is optional but adds an extra layer of crispiness and complexity to the flavor.
- You can adjust seasonings like soy sauce or black pepper to your taste preferences.
- This recipe works well as a quick side dish or healthy snack.
