Crispy Air Fryer Black Beans
Description
Crispy air fryer black beans ready in 10 minutes using one can of black beans and pantry spices. The key is thoroughly drying the beans before cooking. Perfect healthy snack, salad topper, taco filling, or bowl topping. Vegan and gluten-free.
Ingredients
- 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, or avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder, to taste
- 1 teaspoon cumin, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt , to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Dry the beans — drain, rinse, spread on a towel, pat dry, leave 10 min. Most critical step.
- Season — toss dried beans with oil and all spices until fully coated.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3–5 minutes.
- Cook in a single layer — spread in basket, do not overlap.
- Air fry 10–12 min at 400°F — shake basket at the 5-min mark.
- Check — beans should be firm and crackling. Add 2–3 min if still soft.
- Cool 3–5 minutes before serving — they crisp further as they cool.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Notes
5 seasoning variations
Chili-Lime
1 tsp chili powder, ½ tsp cumin, ½ tsp garlic powder, lime zest + squeeze after cooking
Smoky Parmesan
1 tbsp grated Parm, ½ tsp smoked paprika, ¼ tsp garlic powder — add Parm after tossing in oil
Taco Spice
1 tsp taco seasoning, ½ tsp cumin, pinch of cayenne — easiest variation
Everything Bagel
1½ tsp everything bagel seasoning, ¼ tsp garlic powder — great on avocado toast
Ranch
1 tsp ranch powder, ½ tsp garlic powder, ¼ tsp dill — kid-friendly chip alternative
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 118kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 6gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 198mgPotassium: 268mgFiber: 6gSugar: 0.03gVitamin A: 58IUVitamin C: 0.03mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 2mg