Blistered Air Fryer Green Beans with Olive Lemon Almond Gremolata

Name: Blistered Air Fryer Green Beans with Olive Lemon Almond Gremolata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusión mediterránea
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed; 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil; 3/4 tsp fine salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 oz sliced almonds; 1.6 oz pitted green olives; 1/4 cup fresh parsley; 1 lemon lemon zest; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 clove garlic; 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes

An original side dish of tender, blistered air fryer green beans finished with a bright gremolata of green olives, lemon, and toasted almonds for a salty, fresh, and crunchy contrast.

15 minPrep

12 minCook

27 minTotal

4Servings

VegetarianVeganGluten-FreeDairy-Free

Ingredients

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450 g fresh green beans, trimmed (dry and well lavadas)
22 ml olive oil (divided)
4 g fine salt (or to taste)
1 g black pepper (freshly ground)
30 g sliced almonds (approx. 1/3 cup)
45 g pitted green olives (chopped finely)
10 g fresh parsley (finely chopped)
1 unit lemon zest (solo the parte amarilla)
15 ml lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1 clove garlic (grated or muy chopped)
0.5 g red pepper flakes (optional)

Nutrition facts

per serving

132 kcal

Calories

3.2 g

Protein

9.1 g

Carbs

9.8 g

Fat

3.7 g

Fiber

5.4 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

Tree Nuts

Instructions

1
Preheat the air fryer to 375°F / 190°C for 3 minutes.
2
Place the green beans in a bowl and toss them with 15 ml olive oil, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
3
Transfer the green beans to the air fryer basket in a fairly even layer. Cook at 375°F / 190°C for 8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
4
Meanwhile, heat a small skillet over medium heat and toast the sliced almonds for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring, until golden. Remove them so they do not burn.
5
At the same time, make the gremolata by mixing the green olives, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, the remaining 7 ml olive oil, and the red pepper flakes if using in a small bowl.
6
Open the air fryer, add the toasted almonds over the green beans, and cook 4 minutes more at 390°F / 200°C, until the beans are blistered and tender with browned edges.
7
Transfer the green beans to a serving platter, spoon the olive lemon almond gremolata over the top, toss gently, and serve right away.

Chef tips

Dry the green beans very well before cooking so they blister properly. If your air fryer is small, cook in 2 batches to avoid steaming.

Substitutions

You can swap the almonds for sunflower seeds to avoid tree nuts. Green olives can be replaced with kalamata olives for a deeper flavor.

What I used to make it

Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.

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Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
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T-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
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Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
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