Description
Crispy Butter Beans are a delicious and healthy snack or side dish made by air frying or baking butter beans coated in olive oil, vegan Parmesan, and a blend of spices. These crunchy seasoned beans offer a perfect combination of smoky, savory flavors and a satisfying crisp texture, ideal for a quick snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 (15 oz) can butter beans
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp vegan Parmesan
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp curry powder
Instructions
- Prepare the beans: Drain and rinse the butter beans thoroughly, then gently pat them dry with a paper towel until they are completely dry to ensure crispiness during cooking.
- Season the beans: Toss the dry butter beans with olive oil, vegan Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, ground cumin, salt, and curry powder until evenly coated. For extra crispiness, you can toss the beans with a small amount of cornstarch, potato starch, or arrowroot flour before adding the spices.
- Air frying (preferred method): Spread the seasoned beans in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Gently smash the beans slightly with your thumb to help them crisp better.
- Cook in air fryer: Air fry the beans at 380°F (190°C) for 15 to 20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through the cooking time to ensure even crisping.
- Serve or cool: Enjoy the crispy butter beans immediately for best texture, or allow them to cool completely. They will remain crunchy once cooled.
- Oven method alternative: Preheat the oven to 380°F (190°C). Spread the seasoned beans on a baking tray in a single layer and gently smash them with your thumb. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden and crispy, flipping and lightly spraying them with cooking spray halfway through for even crisping.
Notes
- Drying the beans thoroughly before seasoning is crucial to achieve maximum crispiness.
- Using cornstarch or arrowroot can help create extra crispy skins on the beans.
- Air frying results in a crispier texture compared to baking, but oven method works well if an air fryer isn’t available.
- Serve immediately for best crunch, but cooled beans still maintain good texture.
- Adjust the spice blend to your taste for more or less heat and flavor complexity.
