Let’s whip up some super easy, fast and very tasty Air Fryer Green Beans. As in this is one of the easiest, simplest ways to cook up your green beans.
Yes, we will turn 2 very simple everyday ingredients into one perfect side dish in less than 10 mins. #winningalready.
Even better is that this dish is highly adaptable. You can serve as is or add up spices and more to your taste.
If you have been searching for a different way to eat your veggies, then this recipe post is for you. Because whilst you are air frying these green beans (aka the different), the recipe is so simple that it is hard not to make again and again. Just the treat to serve up at lunchtime, as a fun after-school snack with a simple dip or as a tasty side dish for supper.
You can easily double or triple the recipe for all those bbq sides, potluck dishes and are a much lighter alternative to green bean casserole that is served over Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter and Sunday lunch.
And a few fun about green beans…
- Green beans are also known as French beans or string beans.
- There are more than 130 varieties of green beans around today (in case you ever get asked this in a quiz).
- Green beans are a rich source of good for your stuff like such as vitamin A, C, and K, iron and magnesium.
- They are rich in dietary fibre so make you feel fuller for longer.
Air Fryer Green Beans Tools
KITCHEN TOOLS, UTENSILS & APPLIANCES NEEDED
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Here are some of the items you will need to make these recipes.
- This Air Fryer is perfect for cooking your food.
- This 13 piece air fryer accessories kit helps you get the most from your Air Fryer.
- Use these measuring teaspoons for your seasonings.
- These handy mixing bowls are good for mixing up ingredients.
- I love these tongs for turning food in the air fryer.
- Bowls with covers.
- Store leftover food in these bowls.
- Flavourings**
- Sea Salt Flakes <= amazing salt that makes your food taste good.
- **Essentials**
- Check out this list of must-have Air Fryer essentials.
Ready to learn how to make Air Fried Green Beans? Gather up your ingredients and I will show you….
How To Fry Green Beans In The Air Fryer
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 F / 200C.
- Add the green beans to a bowl and spray with some low-calorie spray and the best salt ever and combine.
- Place the beans into the air fryer basket and cook for 6-8 minutes, turning a couple of times during cooking so that they brown evenly.
- Remove and serve topped with some extra salt, and chopped herbs if you like.
Air Fryer Green Beans Tips
- Do make sure you top and tail your beans before air frying them.
- Make sure the beans are dry before spraying with cooking spray.
- If you don’t have a cooking spray you can use olive oil but this will increase the calorie count of the portion.
How Long To Cook Green Beans in the Air Fryer
- Finer green beans as I use here need 6-8 minutes.
- If you are using larger beans then you may need 8-10 minutes.
- If you have a small air fryer, then cook beans in 2 batches.
Air Fried Green Beans Seasoning
This air fried green beans recipe is simple using only low-calorie spray and salt. However, you can season it with a variety of other spices to your taste. Here are a few suggestions for you to try:
- Cajun spice.
- Cumin.
- Chili.
- Italian seasoning.
- Smoked paprika.
Air Fryer Green Beans With Panko
You can easily make Air Fryer Green Beans With Panko. Simply dip in egg and dip in Panko bread crumbs before air frying the beans. 
More Great Air Fryer Vegetable Recipes
Homemade Air Fryer Tater Tots.
Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Wings.
Here are all my Air Fryer Recipes.
What To Serve With Air Fried Green Beans
Pair up a portion of Air Fryer Green beans with any one of these delicious dishes:
Creamy Instant Pot Tomato Soup.
Air Fryer Lime Grilled Shrimp.
Air Fryer Vegetables and Meal Plan
For more Air Fryer Vegetables recipes and my Air Fryer Meal Plan why not check out this below
10 Amazing Air Fryer Vegetables Post.
WHY USE AN AIR FRYER
The air fryer makes it super easy to cook up a healthier version of your fried food favourites. So here is how it works. By circulating heat all around the food, air fryers allow you to ‘fry’ foods using the smallest amount of oil. We’re talking anything from a tablespoon to just a light spray.
And since your food isn’t submerged in the stuff, much less oil gets absorbed during the cooking process, which means your meal contains far less fat and calories overall. #allgoodright.
How Else Can I Cook Green Beans?
Green beans can be boiled, blanched, steamed, oven roasted or stir-fried. However you cook them, the key thing is to cook the beans for the shortest time possible to preserve their flavour (your family and friends will thank you for not serving them soggy overcooked beans).
Weight Watchers Points in Air Fryer Green Beans
A serving of these green beans contains 0 (that’s right, zero!) Freestyle Points.
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Easy Air Fryer Green Beans
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) green beans
- Cooking spray
- Salt
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 F / 200C.
- Add the green beans to a bowl and spray with some low-calorie spray and the best salt ever and combine.
- Place the beans into the air fryer basket and cook for 6-8 minutes, turning a couple of times during cooking so that they brown evenly.
- Remove and serve topped with some extra salt and chopped herbs if you like.
Notes
- Finer green beans as I use here need 6-8 minutes.
- If you are using larger beans then you may need 8-10 minutes.
- If you have a small air fryer, then cook beans in 2 batches.
- Do make sure you top and tail your beans before air frying them.
- Make sure the beans are dry before spraying with cooking spray.
- If you don't have a cooking spray you can use olive oil but this will increase the calorie count of the portion.
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