Easy Air Fryer Green Beans

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.

Just as easy as these Air Fryer Zucchini Fries, perfect Air Fryer Asparagus and family approve Air Fried French Fries or even easier Air Fryer Frozen French Fries.

Even better is that these beans are highly adaptable. You can serve as is or add up spices and more to your taste. 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.

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.

Why You’ll ♡ This

• You can easily double or triple the recipe.
• Easy to adapt with various spices.
• Made with simple everyday ingredients you probably already have.
• Great for 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.

Fun Facts 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.

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

Full recipe measurements and instructions in the recipe card below.

1. Preheat the Air Fryer to 400 F / 200C.
2. Add the green beans to a bowl and spray with some low-calorie spray and the best salt ever and combine.
3. 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.
4. Remove and serve topped with some extra salt, and chopped herbs if you like.

How To Bake These

1. Preheat the oven to 425 F / 220C / gas 7 and line a rimmed baking tray.
2. Add the green beans to the sheet and spray with some low-calorie spray (or oil) and the best salt ever and combine until al the beans are coated. Then spread out beans in a single layer.
3. Roast for 14 to 16 minutes, until they are tender but crispy.
4. Remove and serve topped with some extra salt, and chopped herbs if you like.

Air fryer temperatures will vary depending on the make and model, so use the cook time as a guide only and adjust as needed.

Recipe 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 otherwise they may not go crispy.
• Whilst you can easily double the recipe, you will need to air fry or bake in batches /or on two trays.
• If you don’t have a cooking spray you can use olive oil but this will increase the calorie count of the portion.

Delicious Variations

• Make Crispier – 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.
• Add heat – A pinch of red pepper flaker or ancho chili powder adds some lovely heat.
• Make cheesy – if not vegan you can top with some grated parmesan cheese.

Season Your Air Fryer Vegetables

This air fried green beans recipe is simple using only low-calorie spray and salt. Use seasonings to effortlessly add flavor to your crisp, crunchy vegges.

You can use store bought seasoning but you can also make you own easy homemade ones like

• Homemade Fajita Seasoning.
• Poultry seasoning.
• Super Easy Greek Seasoning.
• The Best Dang Creole Seasoning.
• Best Dang Steak Seasoning. {<= amazing on vegetables)
• Or you can try stand alone spices like: cajun spice, cumin, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning and smoked paprika.

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.

FAQs

Serving Suggestions

Pair up a portion of Air Fryer Green beans with any one of these delicious dishes:

• The juiciest Air Fryer Burgers <= loved by the whole family.
• Air Fryer Salmon. A perfect pairing.
• Creamy Instant Pot Tomato Soup.
• Air Fryer Lime Grilled Shrimp.
• Air Fryer Frozen Pizza.
• How To Reheat Pizza In Air Fryer.

More Great Air Fryer Vegetable Recipes

Love vegetables? Then you might want to check these ones out.

• Air Fryer French Fries.
• Air Fryer Zucchini Fries.
• Air Fryer Corn on the Cob.
• Homemade Air Fryer Tater Tots.
• Air Fryer Potato Wedges.
• Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Wings.
• Here are all my Air Fryer Recipes.
• Green Beans Almondine. <= made on the stovetop.

Weight Watchers Points

A serving of these green beans contains 0 (that’s right, zero!) Blue Plan SmartPoints.

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