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Close-up of a bowl filled with glossy green beans and slivers of red onion, part of the Best Thanksgiving Veggie Tray 2025.

Best Thanksgiving Veggie Tray 2025: Crispy Outside, Juicy Inside

This recipe offers a flavorful and visually appealing Thanksgiving veggie tray, focusing on achieving a crispy exterior and juicy interior for the vegetables. It's designed for home cooks and holiday hosts seeking an impressive yet easy-to-prepare dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 108
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Green Beans
  • 2 lb green beans ends trimmed
  • 4 Tbsp olive oil divided
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher salt divided
  • 1/4 tsp pepper divided
For the Dressing
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 small shallot thinly sliced
  • 2 Tbsp tarragon leaves roughly chopped

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Large bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Heat air fryer to 375°F. In a large bowl, toss green beans with 1 tablespoon oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  2. Air-fry half of the green beans, tossing halfway through, until just tender, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a second large bowl. Air-fry the remaining green beans, tossing halfway through, for 8 minutes. Add the first batch to the second batch and air-fry until tender and beginning to char, 1 to 2 minutes more.
  3. Meanwhile, in the first large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, Dijon mustard, and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Stir in the shallot and let sit for 5 minutes. While whisking slowly, add the remaining 3 tablespoons oil to incorporate. Add the green beans and tarragon, and toss to combine.

Nutrition

Calories: 108kcalCarbohydrates: 9gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 230mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Notes

This veggie tray is designed to be a show-stopping addition to your Thanksgiving table, offering a delightful contrast of textures and flavors. The recipe emphasizes achieving perfectly crisp yet juicy vegetables, making it a memorable and delicious choice for holiday hosts.

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