Crispy Air Fryer Fava Beans [Easy Recipe]

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a similar flavor profile with healthier fats.

garlic powder

🥗Healthier: fresh garlic

💰Cheaper: onion powder

Fresh garlic adds flavor with minimal calories.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Cayenne provides heat at a lower cost.

cumin

🥗Healthier: coriander

💰Cheaper: caraway seeds

Caraway seeds offer a similar flavor profile.

Rinse and strain the canned fava beans well.

If using dry fava beans, soak them overnight, boil them, and allow them to cool.

Place the fava beans in a medium-sized mixing bowl.

Add 2 tablespoons of oil, 1 tablespoon of maple syrup or runny honey, 1/2 teaspoon of paprika, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 to 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the bowl.

Mix everything until well combined.

Preheat the air fryer to 360°F (182°C).

Once heated, add the fava beans to the air fryer and gently shake the basket to help them settle into one even layer.

Air fry the fava beans at 360°F for about 13 to 15 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes.

Watch the beans towards the end of the cooking time to avoid burning; they can go from crispy to burnt quickly.

Once cooked to your liking, remove the beans from the air fryer and place them in a serving bowl.

Wait a few minutes, as the beans will crisp up more as they cool.

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