Air Fryer Garlic-Parmesan Green Beans
Like French fries that went to finishing school — crisp-tender green beans, a whisper of garlic, and a snowfall of Parmesan. Snackable elegance in 12 minutes.
Ingredients
- 12 oz 340 g fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup 20 g finely grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes or lemon zest for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Toss the green beans with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Arrange in a single layer in the air fryer basket (work in batches if needed).
- Air fry for 6–7 minutes, shaking halfway, until crisp-tender and lightly blistered.
- Transfer to a serving plate and immediately sprinkle with Parmesan (and red pepper flakes or lemon zest if using).
- Serve warm — ideally with a smug smile.
Notes
For extra crunch, add 1 tbsp panko breadcrumbs to the Parmesan before sprinkling.
• Frozen green beans can be used — just add 2 extra minutes of cook time.
• Works as a snack, side, or apéro nibble alongside a glass of something cold.
• Frozen green beans can be used — just add 2 extra minutes of cook time.
• Works as a snack, side, or apéro nibble alongside a glass of something cold.