Air Fryer Green Beans with Garlic & Parmesan
Crispy-edged green beans tossed with garlic, butter, and sharp Parmesan. A restaurant-quality side that takes 15 minutes and pairs with any protein.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 145
- Protein
- 6g
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.5 tbsp butter
- ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Pat green beans dry with a paper towel. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- 2
Spread beans in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 400°F for 10 minutes.
- 3
Shake the basket halfway through so beans cook evenly.
- 4
Meanwhile, melt butter in a small skillet over low heat. Add minced garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- 5
When beans are tender and light golden, remove from air fryer and transfer to a bowl.
- 6
Pour garlic butter over the beans and toss gently to coat.
- 7
Add Parmesan, toss again, and taste. Adjust salt and pepper if needed.
- 8
Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- air fryer
- paper towels
- small skillet
- bowl
- tongs or wooden spoon
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