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Crispy Butter Beans are a nutritious and delicious snack or appetizer, perfect for dipping in a fresh lemon-herb green sauce. Even picky eaters will love these crispy beans, making them a family favorite.
This healthy snack recipe transforms butter beans into a crunchy treat by baking or air frying them. The air fryer creates a super crispy texture, but you can also bake them in the oven for a similar result.
Butter beans, also known as lima beans, are packed with protein, fiber, and essential nutrients like manganese, copper, and vitamin C. They are easy to make, budget-friendly, and suitable for various dietary restrictions.
To make crispy butter beans, toss drained beans with olive oil, salt, onion powder, and smoked paprika before cooking. For the lemon-herb green sauce, blend parsley, mint, lemon zest and juice, red chili flakes, onion powder, salt, olive oil, and bean liquid until smooth.
Whether you use an air fryer or oven, these crispy butter beans are a healthy and satisfying snack option. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week and re-crisp in the air fryer if needed. Enjoy these flavorful beans with the zesty green dipping sauce for a tasty and nutritious treat.
