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Green beans on a plate with flaked almonds and a lemon wedge.

Air Fryer Green Beans

Quick, easy, and full of flavor – these air fryer green beans are tender inside, lightly crispy on the edges, and finished with parmesan, lemon, and optional almonds for a simple side dish that goes with everything
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: British, French
Keyword: Christmas, easy,, thanksgiving, vegetarian
Prep Time: 4 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Makes: 4
Calories: 90kcal

Ingredients

  • 450 g fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil or avocado oil, or vegetable oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
  • A squeeze of fresh lemon juice
  • Optional: a handful of flaked almonds

Instructions

  • Trim the beans then rinse and pat completely dry.
  • Toss with oil, salt, and pepper until well coated.
  • Place beans in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook at 380°F (190°C) for 8–10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
  • Remove beans, scatter over parmesan, squeeze over lemon juice, and add almonds if using. Serve immediately.

Notes

Nutritional data is approximate and for guidance only.
Check the beans towards the end of the cooking time to ensure they don't go too crispy.
For a vegan version, omit the Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 112g | Calories: 90kcal