Air Fryer Green Beans Almondine

Ingredients

1 pound fresh green beans, washed and trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1 teaspoon lemon juice, optional
Lemon zest, for garnish (optional)

Directions

Wash and trim the ends of the green beans. Pat dry thoroughly to help them crisp up in the air fryer.

In a large bowl, toss the green beans with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.

Place the green beans in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 380°F (193°C) for 8–10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking, until tender and slightly crisp.

While the green beans cook, toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown and fragrant. Remove from heat.

Transfer the cooked green beans to a serving dish. Sprinkle toasted almonds on top, add lemon juice and zest if using, and serve warm.