Delicious Recipe
This Roasted Black Beans recipe offers a deliciously crispy and cheesy twist to classic black beans. Prepared either in the oven or an air fryer, these beans are coated with Parmesan cheese and olive oil, then seasoned with optional salt and pepper to create a perfect snack or side dish with a crunchy outside and soft inside.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes (oven) or 20 minutes (air fryer)
- Total Time: 50 minutes (oven) or 30 minutes (air fryer)
- Yield: Approximately 2 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 cups black beans, rinsed and drained (cooked from dry or canned beans are both fine)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) or the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 5 minutes. Drain and rinse the black beans well if canned.
- Season the Beans: In a bowl, mix the black beans with olive oil, grated Parmesan cheese, and salt and pepper if using, ensuring all the beans are coated evenly.
- Oven Roasting: Spread the beans in a single even layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place the sheet in the top third of the oven. Bake for 35-40 minutes, flipping and stirring halfway through. While stirring, move the outer beans to the center and central beans to the edges to promote even cooking.
- Air Frying: Spread the beans evenly on a hot air fryer basket or tray. Air fry for 10 minutes at 375°F (190°C). Flip the beans, swapping edge beans to the middle and vice versa, then air fry for another 5 minutes. For extra crispiness, stir and flip again and air fry for a final 5 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the beans when the Parmesan crust is crisp and the beans are crunchy outside with soft insides. Let them cool to room temperature before serving. Enjoy your crispy, cheesy roasted black beans!
Notes
- Using canned black beans saves time, but rinsing well is important to remove excess sodium.
- For a crispier texture, do not overcrowd the baking sheet or air fryer basket.
- Adjust baking or air frying times based on your equipment for best results.
- You can add additional spices like smoked paprika or chili powder for extra flavor.
- These roasted black beans make a great snack or a crunchy salad topping.
Keywords: roasted black beans, crispy black beans, parmesan black beans, oven roasted beans, air fryer black beans, healthy snack, vegetarian snack
