These crispy air fryer green beans are a game-changer for busy weeknight sides. Ready in just 15 minutes, they deliver the perfect balance of tenderness and crunch while keeping calories low at only 43 per serving. They’re packed with vitamins A and C, plus a generous dose of fiber that makes them both nutritious and satisfying. Whether you’re trimming down your cooking time or aiming for healthier alternatives, this foolproof method transforms ordinary green beans into an irresistible vegetable dish that even picky eaters will love.
Fresh and Crispy Air Fryer Green Beans
- Green Beans: 2 cups fresh beans, trimmed and washed for the perfect crunch
- Oil: ½ teaspoon, just enough to help achieve that golden finish
Simple Steps to Perfection
- Prep Your Beans: Give your green beans a good rinse and trim the ends for even cooking
- Season with Care: Gently toss the beans with oil, ensuring each bean gets a light coating
- Air Fry to Perfection: Place them in your air fryer basket at 390°F (198°C) for 10 minutes until crisp-tender
- Serve and Savor: Transfer to your serving dish and enjoy these nutritious, crispy green beans while hot
Cooking Techniques
Air frying green beans creates a wonderful crispy exterior while keeping the inside tender. The hot circulating air works like magic! For extra-crispy results, make sure not to overcrowd your air fryer basket – a single layer of beans works best. Give the basket a gentle shake halfway through cooking to help them cook evenly.
Variations
Want to jazz up these simple green beans? Try these yummy add-ons after cooking:
– A sprinkle of garlic powder and parmesan cheese
– A dash of lemon juice and fresh pepper
– A handful of toasted almonds
– A light drizzle of balsamic glaze
You can also swap the regular oil with sesame oil for an Asian-inspired twist!
Serving Suggestions
These crispy green beans make a perfect side dish for almost any meal! They’re amazing alongside grilled chicken or fish, great with burgers, and work beautifully as part of a vegetarian dinner bowl. Want to serve them as a snack? Put out a little dish of ranch dressing or garlic aioli for dipping – kids love this!
Storage Tips
These air-fried green beans taste best right away while they’re hot and crispy. If you have leftovers, pop them in an airtight container and keep them in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, just put them back in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes at 350°F – they’ll crisp right back up!
Air Fryer 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!
