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Air Fryer Green Beans

May 23, 2022
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These easy air fryer green beans are soft and have a crisp texture. I love having this fresh green bean made in an air fryer in my breakfast along with air fryer poached eggs and air fryer toast. A healthy way to start your day.

Air fryer green beans are the best side dish to serve with any meal. They are perfectly crispy and give freshness while having them. My family loves green beans as a side dish or sometimes as a quick snack. A perfect vegetable dish for a picky eater of your family if there’s anyone.

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Crispy air fryer green beans are a healthy and keto-friendly dish. Plus this is the easiest and simplest way to cook green beans in just 10 minutes. Green beans are crispy and tender at the same time. Air-fried green beans are a good alternative to steamed or boiled green beans.

How to fry green beans in the air fryer?

Air fryer green beans require very few ingredients that are already available in your pantry. Green beans are a very simple and quick side dish that’s healthy and delicious.

Ingredients for air fryer green beans:

  • 1 lb fresh green beans
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt to taste

Instructions for air fryer green beans:

  1. Wash the green beans thoroughly with clean water and pat dry. Trim the tops and tails of the beans.
  2. Take a large mixing bowl to add green beans, garlic powder, pepper, salt, and oil. Mix them until the beans are well coated with the spices.
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  4. Preheat your air fryer to 180C/356C for 5 minutes.
  5. Transfer the seasoned green beans to the air fryer basket in a single layer.air fryer green bean fries no breading
  6. Cook at 180C/356F for 10-12 minutes or until it’s cooked to your liking. Toss the green beans halfway through the cooking process.air fryer green beans crispy
  7. Remove the air fryer green beans and serve them with your favorite meal or dipping sauce.air fryer green beans keto

You can find the air fryer green beans recipe in the printable card below

Serving suggestions or ideas for air fryer green beans

Green beans cannot go wrong with any of your meals. It is the best side dish to serve with any meat or vegetable dish. Here are some of the suggestions to pair your air fryer green beans with:

  • Frozen chicken breast in air fryer
  • Air fryer lemon chicken
  • Air fryer diced potatoes

Tips for making perfect green beans in the air fryer

  • Don’t skip preheating the air fryer before cooking any type of food.
  • Make sure to dry the beans before coating them in oil. This will help to make the green beans crispy.
  • Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket while cooking, instead cook in multiple batches for the best result.
  • Toss the beans halfway through the cooking process for the evenly cooked result.
  • Cook the green beans according to your liking by adjusting the cooking time.

Air fryer green beans flavor variation:

You can always tweak the recipe according to your liking. Here are some of the variations you can try with the green beans.

  • Add some chili flakes or powder to add heat.
  • Make them more crispy by dipping in egg and panko breadcrumbs and air frying.
  • Squeeze some fresh lemon to add more flavor.
  • Sprinkle some parmesan or mozzarella cheese to make air fryer beans cheesy and delicious.

Other vegetable recipes you’ll love:

  • Air fryer broccoli
  • Air fryer zucchini fries

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What is the difference between green beans and French green beans?

French green beans are longer and thinner than regular green beans. Plus texture-wise the french green beans are more tender than the regular green beans.

Can you also cook frozen green beans in an air fryer?

Yes, frozen green beans can also be cooked in an air fryer. For frozen green beans cook them at 180C/356F for 18-20 minutes. Check halfway through the cooking process and adjust the cooking time if necessary.

Here are some of the frequently asked questions:

How long do I cook air fryer green beans?

The cook time may vary according to the air fryer brand you are using. However, the fresh green bean’s cook time is 10-12 minutes.

How long to cook frozen green beans in the air fryer?

The frozen green beans take double the cook time as the fresh ones. Frozen green bean cook time is 18-20 minutes. You can adjust the cooking time according to your liking.

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Can you freeze air fryer green beans?

Yes, you can freeze the leftover green beans. Make sure to cool the beans completely before putting them in a freezer container or bag.

Should I Soak Green Beans Before Cooking?

No, soaking the green beans is not necessary. Simply washing them thoroughly is enough to get rid of dirt.

How to make crispy green beans in an air fryer?

Crispy green beans are simple to make. Before placing the beans in the air fryer dip them in beaten egg and coat them in the bread crumbs. Your crispy air fryer green beans get ready in no time.

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How else can I cook green beans?

Green beans can be cooked in different styles. You can make air green beans and onion or potatoes and green beans in air fryer.

Can you cook dry beans in an air fryer?

It’s better if you soak the dry beans overnight, drain them and cook them in the air fryer instead of dry beans. Dry beans will easily burn while cooking.

How to reheat green beans in the air fryer?

Place the leftover green beans in the air fryer basket and heat them at 180C/356F for 3-5 minutes or until it’s warm through.

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Why are my green beans still hard after cooking?

If the air fryer green beans are undercooked it might be still hard. So, you can cook them for a minute or two until the desired tenderness is achieved.

Equipment:
Air fryer

Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes

Nutrition:

Calories- 66 kcal | Total Fat- 4g | Saturated Fat- 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat- 1g | Monosaturated Fat- 3g | Protein- 2g | Carbohydrates- 7g | Sodium- 295 mg | Fiber- 3g | Sugar- 4g | Potassium- 240mg | Vitamin A- 780IU | Vitamin C- 13mg | Iron- 1mg | Calcium- 43mg |

If you like the air fryer green beans recipe, look what else you can air fry:

  • Air fryer baked apples

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Healthy Air Fryer Green Beans in 10mins - TopAirFryerRecipes

Air fryer green beans are the best side dish to serve with any meal. They’re a healthy and keto-friendly dish that gets ready in 10 minutes.
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Prep Time 3 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Calories 66 kcal

Equipment

  • air fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. fresh green beans
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Wash the green beans thoroughly with clean water and pat dry. Trim the tops and tails of the beans.
  • Take a large mixing bowl to add green beans, garlic powder, pepper, salt, and oil. Mix them until the beans are well coated with the spices.
    air fryer green beans fresh
  • Preheat your air fryer to 180C/356C for 5 minutes.
  • Transfer the seasoned green beans to the air fryer basket in a single layer.
    air fryer green bean fries no breading
  • Cook at 180C/356F for 10-12 minutes or until it’s cooked to your liking. Toss the green beans halfway through the cooking process.
    air fryer green beans crispy
  • Remove the air fryer green beans and serve them with your favorite meal or dipping sauce.
    air fryer green beans keto
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