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Macro close-up of Air Fryer Green Beans showing charred skins and glistening olive oil.
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Air Fryer Green Beans: The Secret to Perfect Restaurant-Style Blistered Texture

Crispy, blistered Air Fryer Green Beans tossed in glistening olive oil with toasted garlic and red pepper flakes. A 10-minute, healthy side dish that delivers restaurant-quality texture and bold savory flavor.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Side Dish, Vegetable
Cuisine: American
Calories: 65
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Primary Ingredients
  • 1 lb Fresh Green Beans 450g, trimmed
  • 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 15ml
  • 3 cloves Garlic 15g, minced fresh
  • 1/2 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes 1g
  • 1/2 tsp Coarse Cracked Black Pepper 1g
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt 3g

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer Basket style preferred for airflow
  • 1 Mixing Bowl Large enough to toss beans

Method
 

Prepare the Beans
  1. Rinse green beans and pat thoroughly dry with a towel to ensure a proper blister. Trim the stem ends.
  2. In a large bowl, toss beans with 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil, salt, and cracked black pepper until glistening.
Air Fry
  1. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Place beans in the basket and cook for 6 minutes.
  2. Open the basket, add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Shake well to distribute and cook for an additional 2-4 minutes.
  3. Remove when beans show dark brown charred skins and garlic is lightly toasted. Transfer to a charcoal grey bowl and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 65kcalProtein: 2gFat: 4gFiber: 3g

Notes

Always dry the beans completely before oiling to prevent steaming.
Add the garlic halfway through to prevent it from burning and becoming bitter.
Keyword Air Fryer Green Beans,blistered green beans,healthy side dish

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