Lemon Garlic Green Beans
Lemon Garlic Green Beans is made with green beans, olive oil, garlic, Zest of 1 lemon; air fry at 400°F for 10 minutes to serve 4. 90 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Equipment
Steps
- 1
Toss trimmed green beans with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- 2
Arrange in a single layer in the basket. Air fry at 400°F for 8-10 minutes, shaking halfway, until charred in spots and crisp-tender.
- 3
Toss hot beans with minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes.
- 4
Finish with flaky sea salt and serve immediately.
Tip: Don't skip trimming the stem ends — they're tough and fibrous. A few charred spots add smoky flavor, so don't pull them too early.
Why Air Fry This?
- ⏱️Ready in 10 minutes vs ~16 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
- 🔥Rapid air circulation delivers oven-quality results in a fraction of the time.
- ⚡Uses significantly less energy than heating a full-size oven for a single batch.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cook Lemon Garlic Green Beans at 400°F for 10 minutes. Don't skip trimming the stem ends — they're tough and fibrous. A few charred spots add smoky flavor, so don't pull them too early.
You need: 1 lb green beans, trimmed, 1 tbsp olive oil, Salt & pepper, 2 cloves garlic, minced, Zest of 1 lemon, 1 tbsp lemon juice, ¼ tsp red pepper flakes, Flaky sea salt. This recipe serves 4 with 90 calories per serving.
Lemon Garlic Green Beans takes 10 minutes total at 400°F. Finish with flaky sea salt and serve immediately.
This recipe is rated Easy. It serves 4 and takes just 10 minutes at 400°F.
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