Air Fryer Green Beans Almondine
Description
Crisp-tender green beans blistered in the air fryer, then finished with buttery toasted almonds, shallot, garlic, and fresh lemon. A twenty-minute French side dish that tastes like it took far longer.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans, washed, trimmed, and patted dry
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small shallot, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons golden raisins, optional
Instructions
- Wash and trim the green beans, then pat them completely dry. Excess moisture will steam the beans instead of crisping them.
- In a large bowl, toss the beans with olive oil, sliced shallot, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Reserve the garlic.
- Arrange the beans in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 380°F (193°C) for 8–10 minutes, shaking the basket at the halfway point and adding the minced garlic when you shake. Work in batches if your basket is small.
- While the beans cook, melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced almonds and stir constantly for 2–3 minutes, until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat immediately.
- Transfer the beans to a serving dish. Pour over the almonds and butter, add the lemon juice, zest, and golden raisins if using. Toss once and serve warm.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Notes
Haricots verts cook toward the shorter end of the range. Keep leftover almonds separate from the beans so they stay crisp.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 155kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 322mgPotassium: 369mgFiber: 4gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 871IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 68mgIron: 2mg