Crispy, garden-fresh green beans are now possible in minutes – straight from the can! This air fryer green beans recipe proves that convenience doesn’t mean sacrificing taste.
With just 20 calories per serving and packed with fiber, vitamins A and C, these tender-crisp beans make the perfect quick side dish. Whether you’re rushing on a busy weeknight or want a healthy snack, these emerald beauties deliver restaurant-quality results with minimal effort.
Ingredients Section
- Green Beans: 1 can, look for crisp, undamaged can with clear labeling
Instructions Section
- Preparation: Open the can of green beans carefully, drain the liquid completely, and give them a good rinse under cold water
- Air Fryer Setup: Transfer the rinsed green beans into your air fryer basket, spreading them evenly to ensure proper cooking
- Cooking Time: Set your air fryer to 350°F (176°C) and cook for 4 minutes until the beans are heated through
- Final Touch: Remove the green beans from the air fryer basket, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve immediately for best results
- Storage Note: Best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container if needed
Easy Flavor Additions
Want to jazz up your air-fried green beans? Try these simple add-ons after cooking: a sprinkle of garlic powder, a dash of red pepper flakes for heat, or a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. You can also toss them with a tiny bit of olive oil and minced garlic before air frying for extra flavor. Keep it simple or mix and match – these beans are super flexible!
Serving Suggestions
These crispy green beans make a perfect side dish for almost any meal! Serve them alongside grilled chicken, meatloaf, or your favorite sandwich. They’re also great for holiday dinners – much lighter than traditional green bean casserole but just as tasty. Want to make them into a snack? Try them with a side of ranch dressing for dipping!
Time-Saving Tips
You can prep several cans at once and cook them in batches if you’re feeding a crowd. Just make sure not to overcrowd your air fryer basket – the beans need space to get nice and crispy. If you’re in a real hurry, you can skip rinsing the beans, but giving them a quick rinse helps reduce the canned taste and extra sodium.
Storage Tips
Got leftovers? Let your green beans cool completely, then pop them in an airtight container in the fridge – they’ll stay good for 3-4 days. When you’re ready to eat them again, just toss them back in the air fryer for 1-2 minutes at 350°F to crisp them up. They’ll taste almost as good as fresh!
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!
