Crispy Butter Beans (Air Fryer or Oven)
Crispy Butter Beans offer a nutritious, fiber-rich treat that doubles as a delightful snack or starter. Paired with a zesty lemon and herb dipping sauce, these beans are irresistibly tasty—so much so that even my children can't get enough of them!
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Ingredients
- 15 oz can butter beans
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- coarse sea salt
- 2 cups parsley
- 1/2 cup mint
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili flake
- 1 tablespoon extra olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
Equipment Needed
- Air Fryer
- sheet pan
Instructions
- 1
Pat the beans thoroughly with paper towels to remove all moisture.
- 2
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the beans with 2 teaspoons of olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon of kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon of onion powder, and smoked paprika. Toss until evenly coated.
- 3
Place the seasoned beans into the air fryer basket and set the temperature to 380°F. Cook for 15 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes to ensure even cooking. Once finished, sprinkle with sea salt to taste.
- 4
While the beans are cooking, prepare the dipping sauce. In a blender, mix together 1/3 cup of the reserved bean liquid, parsley, mint, lemon zest, lemon juice, the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon of onion powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
- 5
Blend the mixture until it reaches a smooth consistency. Pour into a small bowl and garnish with chili flakes.
- 6
Serve the crispy beans alongside the vibrant green dipping sauce.
- 7
For oven baking, preheat your oven to 400°F. Ensure the beans are thoroughly dried (letting them sit on the counter for a few hours before baking can help).
- 8
Spread the beans out in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet (you may need multiple sheets or to bake in batches), and roast for 20 to 28 minutes, stirring halfway through, or until they are golden and crunchy.
Nutrition Information
Notes & Tips
- Canned gigante beans can be used in place of canned butter beans and get the same treatment. You may need to add a minute or 2 more. Any other bean will get too small and not be “dippable”.