Crispy Roasted White Beans (Air Fryer or Oven)

Name: Crispy Roasted White Beans (Air Fryer or Oven)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 3 servings
Ingredients: 1 (15 oz) can white beans, such as cannellini or navy; 1 tablespoon oil; salt and pepper; spice blends like harissa, za'atar, curry, or chili powder

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings
3 servings
Calories
160 kcal

Crispy Roasted White Beans (Air Fryer or Oven)

Finn Russell

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Oven-roasted or air fried crispy white beans are great for snacking and adding texture to salads, soups, and more! They're packed with protein and fiber and taste great with a variety of different seasonings.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 (15 oz) can white beans, such as cannellini or navy or approx. 1 ¾ cups cooked beans
1 tablespoon oil
salt and pepper to taste
spice blends like harissa, za'atar, curry, or chili powder see Notes for flavor variations

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 420°F (215°C), and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Or if using an air fryer, preheat to 400°F (204°C).
Rinse and drain the beans, then spread them out on a large tea towel or paper towels and pat dry. If you accidentally smash some of the beans that's okay! We actually enjoy the variety of having some intact and some smashed beans.
Spread the beans out on a large plate and gently toss with the oil and your choice of seasoning. Taste a few beans to make sure they're well-seasoned. Transfer to the baking sheet or air fryer basket, spreading them out in a single layer.
Roast in the oven for 30 to 35 minutes or air fryer for about 12 minutes. Shake the pan or gently stir the beans at the halfway mark.
Keep a close eye on the beans as they roast. The beans are ready when golden brown and crispy on the outside, but still tender on the inside. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Variations - After tossing the beans with oil:
Store roasted beans in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. They will soften during storage. Heat in a skillet, oven, or air fryer to make them crispy again.
Lemon-garlic: Add lemon zest and a few smashed garlic cloves. To help prevent the garlic from burning, make sure it is well coated in oil and add it halfway through cooking.... or use garlic powder.
Lemon-garlic: Add lemon zest and a few smashed garlic cloves. To help prevent the garlic from burning, make sure it is well coated in oil and add it halfway through cooking.... or use garlic powder.
Curry-spiced: Season the beans with curry powder, turmeric, cumin, and a pinch of cinnamon or garam masala. This variation delivers a burst of warm and aromatic flavors.
Curry-spiced: Season the beans with curry powder, turmeric, cumin, and a pinch of cinnamon or garam masala. This variation delivers a burst of warm and aromatic flavors.
Spicy-Sriracha beans: Toss the beans with sriracha and a dash of soy sauce before roasting.
Spicy-Sriracha beans: Toss the beans with sriracha and a dash of soy sauce before roasting.
Tex-Mex: Combine the beans with chili powder, cayenne pepper, ground cumin, and lime zest.
Tex-Mex: Combine the beans with chili powder, cayenne pepper, ground cumin, and lime zest.
Harissa white beans: Harissa is one of our favorite seasonings! Sprinkle on as much dried harissa as you like.
Harissa white beans: Harissa is one of our favorite seasonings! Sprinkle on as much dried harissa as you like.