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Top-down view of charred Air Fryer Green Beans with visible sea salt flakes and olive oil sheen.

Air Fryer Green Beans with Blistered Garlic and Sea Salt

Crispy, charred Air Fryer Green Beans tossed with golden sautéed garlic and coarse sea salt. This quick, healthy side dish features perfectly wrinkled textures and restaurant-quality flavor in under 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Side Dish, Vegetable
Cuisine: American
Calories: 65
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Primary Ingredients
  • 1 lb (454g) fresh green beans trimmed and dried
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) light olive oil high smoke point
  • 3 cloves (15g) garlic freshly minced
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) coarse sea salt flakes preferred
  • 1/4 tsp (1g) cracked black pepper freshly ground

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer Large capacity preferred
  • 1 Mixing Bowl Large
  • 1 Tongs Silicone tipped

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash the fresh green beans and pat them thoroughly dry with a towel to ensure a crispy texture.
  2. Trim the stem ends and place beans in a bowl. Toss with 1 tbsp (15ml) light olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper.
Air Frying
  1. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Air fry the beans for 4 minutes.
  2. Open the basket, add minced garlic, and toss. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the beans are blistered and the garlic is golden-brown.

Notes

Use fresh beans for the best snap; frozen beans will not blister as well.
Add garlic halfway through to prevent burning while ensuring it sautes fully.