Crisp Lemon Air-Fried Green Beans
Crisp Lemon Air-Fried Green Beans deliver a bright citrus lift with tender-crisp pods kissed by olive oil and a hint of zest. The simple seasoning lets the fresh green bean flavor shine, making it a vibrant side for weeknight dinners or summer cookouts alongside grilled meats or seafood.
- Prep12 hrs
- Cook8 hrs
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crisp Lemon Air-Fried Green Beans, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 62 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 60
- Heart Health
- 79
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 29
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees F (195 degrees C).
- 2
Combine green beans, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a large bowl and toss to coat. Using tongs, transfer the green beans to the air fryer basket without overcrowding, keeping any leftover liquid in the bowl. You may need to cook in batches, depending on your air fryer’s size.
- 3
Air-fry the green beans until crisp-tender, 8 to 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through. When finished, return the green beans to the bowl and toss with the lemon zest. Serve with extra lemon wedges.
- Calories 86.93 kcal Low Source 4%
- Protein 2.25 g Low Source 5%
- Carbohydrate 8.59 g 3%
- Total Fat 5.08 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 0.74 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 0.74 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 3.43 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 2.7 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 45.77 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 0.74 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 332.45 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 39.68 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 14.14 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
About This Recipe
Crisp Lemon Air Fried Green Beans is made with 5 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 20 hrs and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Green Beans, Lemon, Lemon Juice, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 86.93 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crisp Lemon Air-Fried Green Beans made of?
- The main ingredients are Green Beans, Lemon, Lemon Juice, Olive Oil, Salt & Pepper. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crisp Lemon Air-Fried Green Beans?
- About 20 hrs in total: 12 hrs to prepare and 8 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 86.93 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crisp Lemon Air-Fried Green Beans easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Crisp Lemon Air-Fried Green Beans healthy?
- Crisp Lemon Air-Fried Green Beans has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 86.93 calories and 2.25 g of protein, or 5% of the Daily Value. It contains Citrus, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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