Jamie Oliver Air Fryer Harissa Green Beans

Jamie Oliver Air Fryer Harissa Green Beans is made with fresh green beans, harissa paste, olive oil, red wine vinegar, hazelnuts, and Greek yoghurt. This recipe creates a spicy, nutty side dish with soft, charred beans and a creamy yogurt base. It takes about 13 minutes to prepare and serves 2.

Jamie Oliver Air Fryer Harissa Green Beans Ingredients

• 200g green beans
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp harissa paste
• A pinch of sea salt and black pepper
• 20g blanched hazelnuts
• 2 tbsp Greek yoghurt
• 1 tsp harissa paste (for serving)

How To Make Jamie Oliver Air Fryer Harissa Green Beans

1. Prep Beans: Trim green beans and toss with vinegar, oil, 1 tsp harissa, salt, pepper, and hazelnuts.
2. Air Fry: Cook in the air fryer at 180ºC for 10 minutes, until beans are soft and slightly charred.
3. Make Yoghurt Base: Ripple 1 tsp harissa into Greek yoghurt on a serving plate.
4. Assemble: Pile green beans and hazelnuts on top of the yoghurt.
5. Finish: Drizzle over any juices from the air fryer drawer and serve.

Recipe Tips

• Char for Flavor: Let the beans caramelize slightly for added depth.
• Yoghurt Swap: Use plant-based yoghurt to keep it vegan.
• Nuts Optional: Skip hazelnuts if nut-free; try seeds instead.
• Extra Kick: Add more harissa if you like it spicier.

What To Serve With Harissa Green Beans

These beans go well with grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or as part of a Mediterranean salad spread. They’re also a spicy contrast to creamy dishes like hummus or couscous.

How To Store Harissa Green Beans

Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Reheat: Best served fresh, but can be gently reheated in the air fryer or microwave.
Freeze: Not recommended due to texture changes in the beans.

Harissa Green Beans Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 164
• Total Fat: 14.7g
• Saturated Fat: 2.4g
• Carbohydrates: 4.8g
• Sugar: 3.6g
• Protein: 5.8g
• Sodium: 0.6g
• Fibre: 4.7g

FAQs

Jamie Oliver Air Fryer Harissa Green Beans

Course: Side DishCuisine: MediterraneanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

2

servings

Prep time

3

minutes

Cooking time

10

minutes

Calories

164

kcal

Tender, spiced green beans with hazelnuts served over creamy harissa-yoghurt—quick, bold, and deliciously smoky.

Ingredients

• 200g green beans

• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp harissa paste

• Sea salt and black pepper, to taste

• 20g blanched hazelnuts

• 2 tbsp Greek yoghurt

• 1 tsp harissa paste (for swirling)

Directions

• Toss beans with vinegar, oil, 1 tsp harissa, salt, pepper, and hazelnuts.
• Air fry at 180ºC for 10 minutes, shaking halfway.
• Spread yogurt on a plate and swirl with 1 tsp harissa.
• Top with beans and hazelnuts.
• Drizzle over pan juices and serve.

Notes

• Stir yogurt gently to keep color contrast.
• Use a parchment liner if worried about sticking.
• Try lemon juice instead of vinegar for brightness.
• Best enjoyed fresh to preserve crunch and creaminess.