Air Fryer Green Beans are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy this classic side dish. With their crispy texture and savory flavor, these green beans are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
In this recipe, we’ll show you how to make perfectly seasoned Air Fryer Green Beans in just a few simple steps. Whether you’re looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a tasty side dish for your next party, these Air Fryer Green Beans are sure to impress!
Side dishes, like french fries, take just minutes in the air fryer, and they bake up perfectly golden and crispy on the outside. If you’ve got fries in the freezer, toss them in the air fryer tonight. Try frozen curly fries, steak fries, or even sweet potato fries. You won’t believe you haven’t been doing this all along.
Are green beans healthy in the air fryer?
Yes! The air fryer is a great choice for cooking healthy veggies like green beans. Green beans contain lots of nutrients and vitamins, and contain fiber and minerals, too. To get that crispy outside on your green beans, you usually need to fry them, but this recipe gives you that same delicious fried flavor with just 1 tbsp of oil.
And, unlike when you boil your green beans, the nutrients and other good stuff stay inside your veggies and don’t end up seeping out into the water.
Why You’ll Love Cooking Green Beans in the Air Fryer
- It’s quick and easy to make – these crispy green beans cook in just 10 minutes.
- It’s healthy and flavorful – the crispy outside makes these beans irresistible
- They’re perfectly cooked every time – you can trust your beans will cook perfectly, and you don’t even have to stir them as they cook!
Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
How to Make
STEP ONE: Prep the green beans. Place the trimmed green beans onto the air fryer tray. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Using clean hands, combine.
STEP TWO: Air Fry. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F. Air fry for 5 minutes, flip, then cook for an additional 5 minutes.
STEP THREE: Serve. Serve hot, topped with butter if desired.
Tips and tricks for making this recipe perfectly:
- Trim the ends of your beans before cooking if you prefer.
- This recipe is best when made with fresh green beans.
- If you’re using an air fryer basket, give the basket a good shake a few times during the cooking process to help the beans cook more evenly.
- Add a touch of minced garlic before cooking if you like the taste.
Can I prep this ahead of time?
Yes, you can. Wash and trim your beans. Dry them well, then place them in a mixing bowl. Top with oil and seasonings. Mix together, then cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until you’re ready to cook them.
Can I store leftover green beans?
Yes, you can keep your leftover beans for another day. They’ll stay fresh for up to 2 days in the fridge. Just place them in an airtight container.
I don’t recommend you try to freeze your beans. They always end up mushy when they thaw.
You can reheat these green beans by microwaving them, or you can place them back in the air fryer at 350°F for 2-3 minutes.
FAQs
Yes, you can use frozen green beans. To make them, cook them for about 10 minutes, then spray them and cook them for another 5-6 minutes until crispy and hot.
The green beans will be fork-tender and lightly browned when they are done.
If you want extra-crispy green beans, cook them for an additional 1-2 minutes. You may want to give them another stir.
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Air Fryer Green Beans
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Prep the green beans. Place the trimmed green beans onto the air fryer tray. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Using clean hands combine.
- Air Fry. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F. Air fry for 5 minutes, flip then cook an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve. Serve hot topped with butter if desired.
Notes
- Trim the ends of your beans before cooking if you prefer.
- This recipe is best when made with fresh green beans.
- If you’re using an air fryer basket, give the basket a good shake a few times during the cooking process to help the beans cook more evenly.
- Add a touch of minced garlic before cooking if you like the taste.
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