Description
Crispy Butter Beans are a simple and delicious snack or side dish made by coating canned butter beans with a blend of garlic, onion, thyme, and seasonings, then cooking them until crisp using either an air fryer or oven. This recipe offers a healthy, protein-packed alternative to traditional crunchy snacks with easy preparation and versatile serving options.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 (15.5 oz) Can of Butter Beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 Tablespoon Grapeseed Oil (can substitute with olive oil or avocado oil)
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon Dried Thyme
- 1/2 Teaspoon Salt, or to taste
- 1/2 Teaspoon Fresh Ground Black Pepper
Instructions
- Pre-Mix the Spices: In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Use a whisk or fork to mix the spices evenly.
- Add Beans to Bowl: Place the drained and rinsed butter beans in a mixing bowl. Pour in the grapeseed oil and stir to coat the beans evenly.
- Add The Spices: Sprinkle the mixed spices over the coated beans. Gently fold the beans to ensure an even distribution of the spice mixture on all sides.
- Air Fry: Transfer the seasoned beans to an air fryer basket. Cook at 350°F (175°C) for 10 to 15 minutes, shaking or stirring halfway through, until the beans reach your desired level of crispiness.
- Or Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for better crisping. Spread the seasoned beans out in a single layer on the sheet. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring once halfway through cooking. Remove when beans turn crispy to your liking.
- Serve: Transfer the crispy butter beans to a serving bowl or plate. Enjoy them plain or with your favorite dips such as vegan garlic aioli, tomato sauce, BBQ sauce, spicy almond butter sauce, or ketchup.
Notes
- Grapeseed oil can be replaced with olive oil, avocado oil, or any neutral-tasting oil suitable for high heat.
- Using parchment paper for baking results in a crunchier texture compared to silicone mats.
- Adjust the amount of salt and spices according to your taste preferences.
- These crispy butter beans make a great healthy snack or side dish alternative to fried snacks.
- Store leftover beans in an airtight container and re-crisp in the air fryer or oven before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes (air fryer) or 30 minutes (oven)
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Crispy butter beans, air fryer snack, healthy bean recipe, vegan snack, gluten free snack, easy air fryer recipe
