Air Fryer Green Beans Almondine
Easy enough for a weeknight but gourmet enough for a dinner party, these Air Fryer Green Beans Almondine are next level good. Made from a few simple ingredients, you’re going to love this amazing air fryer recipe.
If you love vegetables, try my Sautéed Vegetable Salad or my Zucchini Salad.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Fresh. Made from simple fresh ingredients, you’ll love how goof these green beans taste with the crunchy almonds and buttery lemon sauce.
- Easy to make. I under 15 minutes you’ll have a delicious and gourmet side dish.
- Easy to clean. You only need a mixing bowl and an air fryer for this recipe so clean up is a breeze.
Recipe Ingredients
- Green Beans – You’ll need one pound of fresh green beans that have been washed and trimmed. They should be roughly the same size for easy eating.
- Avocado Oil – you’ll need to toss the green beans with avocado oil. Plus, extra avocado oil spray for the air fryer basket.
- Seasoning – Season the green beans with kosher salt and cracked black pepper.
- Almonds – You’ll need sliced almonds for this recipe.
- Lemon – This recipe calls for lemon juice and lemon zest. It adds a brightness to the recipe.
- Butter – You’ll need a dollop of butter to create the sauce.
Variations
- Skip the nuts. Not a fan of almonds? You can skip them entirely and the recipe is still so good.
- Add grated parmesan. Add a sprinkle of grated parmesan if you want to make them cheesy.
- Make it vegan. Use vegan butter to make this dish vegan.
Expert Tips
- Do not overcrowd the basket. Cooking time can be impacted if the air fryer basket is overcrowded. Work in batches if needed.
- Do not use canned green beans. Only fresh will work in this recipe.
- Option to toast the almonds in a separate pan or add them to the air fryer 3 minutes before the beans are done cooking.
- Enjoy immediately. Overtime the green beans will soften and the sauce will firm up. Best enjoyed immediately.
How to Make
Step 1: Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees. Wash, dry and trim the green beans.
Step 2: Add the green beans to a mixing bowl and toss them with the avocado oil, kosher salt and cracked black pepper until well coated.
Step 3: Spray the air fryer basket with avocado oil spray and add the green beans. Air fry for 8-9 minutes. Shake them halfway through cooking.
Step 4: Also, add the sliced almonds 3 minutes before the beans are finished cooking. This will allow the almonds warm and lightly brown.
For a slightly crispy green bean cook for 8 minutes for softer green beans cook for 9 minutes.
Step 5: Remove from the air fryer and add the cooked beans to a bowl.
Step 6: Add the butter, lemon zest, lemon juice. Toss until the butter is melted. Serve hot and enjoy.
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for three to four days. Reheat in the microwave until warmed through.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Best enjoyed immediately.
Yes! If you opt to toast the almonds in a pan, add them when you add the butter and lemon.
These beans go great with so many dishes. Try them with my Juicy Pan Roasted Chicken Breasts, Skillet Chicken with Mushroom Gravy or my Caesar Salad Chicken Cutlets.
Other Side Dishes to Consider Trying
Air Fryer Green Beans Almondine
Equipment
- 1 air fryer
Ingredients
- 1 lb. green beans, washed, dried and trimmed
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil, plus extra oil spray for the air fryer basket
- pinch kosher salt
- few turns cracked black pepper
- ¼ cup almonds, sliced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh squeezed
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
How to Make
- Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees. Wash, dry and trim the green beans.
- Add the green beans to a mixing bowl and toss them with the avocado oil, kosher salt and cracked black pepper until well coated.
- Spray the air fryer basket with avocado oil spray and add the green beans. Air fry for 8-9 minutes. Shake them halfway through cooking.Also, add the sliced almonds 3 minutes before the beans are finished cooking. This will allow the almonds warm and lightly brown.
- For a slightly crispy green bean cook for 8 minutes for softer green beans cook for 9 minutes.Remove from the air fryer and add the cooked beans to a bowl. Add the butter, lemon zest, lemon juice. Toss until the butter is melted. Serve hot and enjoy.
