These crispy air fried green beans deliver the perfect crunch without excess oil or complicated steps. Ready in just 15 minutes, they’ll become your new favorite healthy side dish that both kids and adults love.
With only 43 calories per serving and packed with vitamins A and C, these tender-crisp green beans offer a delicious way to add more vegetables to your dinner table. The air fryer transforms ordinary green beans into an irresistible, nutritious treat that pairs beautifully with any main course.
Ingredients Section
- Fresh Green Beans: 2 cups, select bright green and crisp beans for best results
- Oil: 1/2 teaspoon, helps achieve perfect crispiness
Instructions Section
- Preparation: Clean the green beans thoroughly under running water and trim the ends if needed
- Seasoning: Gently coat the green beans with oil, ensuring even distribution
- Air Frying: Transfer to air fryer basket and cook at 390°F (198°C) for 10 minutes until tender with a slight crunch
- Serving: Remove from air fryer basket and serve immediately while hot
Recipe Notes
- Total Time: 15 minutes (5 minutes prep + 10 minutes cooking)
- Nutritional Highlights: Only 43 calories per serving with 8g carbohydrates, 2g protein, and 3g fiber
- Serving Size: Perfect as a nutritious side dish for 2-3 people
Cooking Success Tips
Want super crispy green beans? Space them out in your air fryer basket – don’t overcrowd! A single layer works best. Try shaking the basket halfway through cooking to help them cook evenly. If you like them extra crispy, add an extra 2-3 minutes to the cooking time. And here’s a fun tip: pat your green beans completely dry after washing to help them get that perfect crunch!
Easy Flavor Boosts
These simple green beans are great on their own, but you can make them even more tasty! Before air frying, try adding:
- A sprinkle of garlic powder and black pepper
- A dash of lemon juice and parmesan cheese
- Some red pepper flakes for a spicy kick
- A pinch of everything bagel seasoning
Serving Ideas
These crispy green beans make an amazing side dish! Serve them hot from the air fryer alongside grilled chicken or fish. They’re also perfect for snacking – I love putting them out with some ranch dip for a healthy appetizer. For a fun twist, use them instead of French fries with your next sandwich!
Storage Tips
Keep any leftover green beans in an airtight container in your fridge for up to 3 days. When you’re ready to eat them again, pop them back in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes at 350°F to bring back their crispiness. They’ll taste almost as good as fresh!
Air Fried Green Beans
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 cups green beans
- 1/2 teaspoon oil
Instructions
- Wash green beans. Cut off ends if necessary.
- Toss green beans with oil.
- Put green beans into air fryer basket and cook at 390 degrees F or 198 degrees C for about 10 minutes. Enjoy!
