Din tai fung green beans recipe air fryer
This Ding tai fung green beans recipe is loaded with garlicky flavor and with 4 simple ingredients only. They are made in an air fryer with perfectly crisp string beans and loads of garlic. It tastes just like the restaurants but made practical for home cooks!
Servings: 3 servings
Ingredients
- 12 oz. green beans trimmed and diced to 2.5 to 3-inch sections
- 1 tbsp avocado oil divided
- 0.8 oz garlic cloves finely minced, 6 large cloves
- ½ tsp coarse salt plus more to taste
- ½ tsp Takii mushroom seasoning optional
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to boil.
- Trim the beans by cutting of tip ends and dice them into 2.5 to 3-inch sections.
- Hot water blanch (par-boil) the green beans for 90 seconds then immediately shock them in cold water. This will keep the beans in bright green color. Make sure you pat them dry.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss the beans with 0.5 tbsp oil then pour the beans into an air fryer basket. Spread them out into an even layer. Some overlaps are okay.
- Air fry at 350F for 3 minutes, open the basket and toss the beans, then air fryer for 2 more minutes. The beans should be tender, crisp, and still have some bites but not burnt or mushy. Set them aside.
- Preheat a large saute pan over medium-heat until it feels warm. Lower the heat to medium-low and add the remaining 0.5 tbsp oil and garlic. Keep stirring with a wooden spoon until fragrant but not burnt, about 5-10 seconds.
- Add-in the beans. Turn the heat up to medium-high. Season with salt and mushroom seasoning, if using. Keep tossing the beans to coat with the garlic and salt for 30 seconds. Turn off the heat.
- Transfer the beans to a large serving plate. Taste and season with more salt, if needed. Serve warm.
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Notes
- Asian shiitake mushroom seasoning adds a savory umami taste to the dish. It’s a good alternative to MSG. If you don’t have it, season with a little more salt to taste.
- Please pay attention to the stovetop temperature written in the recipe instructions. The beans should be perfectly tender and crisp and the exterior is a little wrinkled to mimic the deep-frying texture.
- Blanching the green beans is the key to getting that signature Din Tai Fung-style crispy garlic green beans. Blanching helps the beans blister more evenly and cook up crisp yet tender. It also brightens the vibrant green color slightly. So blanching is an important first step for achieving that classic Din Tai Fung texture and appearance.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 88kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 396mg | Potassium: 270mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 783IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 1mg