Once you know how to cook and steam these air fryer green beans, you’ll want to cook them this way every single time. With a garlicky flavor and a crisp exterior, this flavorful side dish is ready in minutes.
Air fryer roasted vegetables have a deeper taste than those that are steamed. When compared to traditional roasted string beans, air-fried string beans save time and oil while retaining all of the same flavor and texture.
Air Fryer Eliminates The Need For The Oven
My go-to side dish is Air Fryer Vegetables.The tastes of vegetables are enhanced, and the liquids are maintained when they are cooked in the air fryer.
The garlic flavor is infused in the green beans making them taste roasted and savory when prepared this way.
Pre-washed and pre-trimmed green beans are readily available at most supermarkets; just keep an eye out for them. This meal comes together swiftly owing to a new technique I created for preparing garlic quickly and easily.
What To Look Out For When Buying Green Beans?
Fresh and frozen green beans are also readily accessible. Frozen veggies are a popular choice as little to no prepping is required. However, we like to purchase the fresh ones from the supermarket or a farmers’ market instead. When shopping for green beans, look for two qualities: color and sturdiness.
Green beans that are at their peak of freshness will be a vibrant shade of green. They should also be firm. Green beans may be banded to see whether they’re still fresh. When it snaps with a satisfying thunk, that signifies it’s just right! They’re going rotten if they’re stretchy or rubbery.
How To Cook Green Beans In The Air Fryer?
The full list of ingredients and exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.
For now, here’s a quick step by step guide to make and steam these air fryer green beans perfectly each single time.
Place the green beans in a bowl. Season with salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Then drizzle with olive oil. Mix well with to combine.
Transfer the green beans to the air fryer basket. Air fryer at 370 degrees for about 10 minutes or until you’ve reached your desired texture.
Best Air Fryer Temperature
Depending on the air fryer you have, the recommended time may vary. To cook these air fryer green beans, we recommend air frying them between 370 and 380; depending on the brand of air fryer you have.
How Long To Cook The Green Beans?
It can take between 10-12 minutes to cook the green beans in the air fryer. If you’d like a “frying” texture, we recommend leaving them in the air fryer longer then the recommended time as well as checking them often.
How To Cook Frozen Green Beans In Air Fryer?
If you are cooking frozen green beans, we recommend using the same temperature as suggested above and increase the cooking time. Be mindful that as the frozen green beans cook, it will release liquid. Therefore, this may also the texture of the green beans.
Health Benefits Of Green Beans
Green beans are a wonderful veggie to have on hand. The calories in them are really minimal, and they contain no fat at all! As a result, if you’re trying to lose weight, they are ideal for you. Additionally, it helps to keep the heart healthy by lowering blood pressure.
This is due to the fact that it has no cholesterol. Green beans are also a fantastic source of protein. In this way, it aids the body’s immune system. Vitamins A, C, and K are all present in high concentrations in green beans.
Additionally, it has anti-inflammatory properties as well as antioxidants. Calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc are among the minerals abundant in the soil.
What Are Air Fyers?
In the form of an egg or a square, air fryers are countertop appliances the size of a coffeemaker.
Using a slide-out basket, you can cook anything you want recipes like this these air fryer sweet potatoes, chicken nuggets, zucchini slices, air fryer butternut squash, or like this air fryer spaghetti squash boat. Toss it in a little layer of oil if you want and season to taste, you’ll meal is ready in no time.
When preparing your meals in the air fryer, a blower blows hot air all around the meal, reaching temperatures of up to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. In some ways, it’s similar to an electric convection oven.
Since food is heated by circulating air, it cooks on the exterior first and stays soft on the inside, similar to deep-fried food. A container underneath the basket collects any dripping fat as it cooks.
The bottom line is that air fryers cook food to a crispy-chewy perfection without using any or to as little oil as possible.
Are Air-Fried Foods Better For You?
Most studies show that air frying is superior to conventional frying in terms of health benefits. It’s lower in calories by 70-80% and contains much less fat than other options.
In addition to reducing the amount of oil used, this cooking technique may also have additional advantages over traditional deep-frying.
Useful Tips
- When shopping for green beans, look for two qualities: color and sturdiness. Green beans that are at their peak of freshness will be a vibrant shade of green. They should also be firm.
- It can take between 7-9 minutes to cook the green beans in the air fryer. If you’d like a “frying” texture, we recommend leaving them in the air fryer longer then the recommended time as well as checking them often.
- Frozen green beans will require longer time to cook and will release liquid. This may also alter the texture and flavor of your air fryer green beans.
More Green Beans Recipe To Try
After trying this dish, try one of these green beans recipes next.
Sausage Green Beans And Potatoes Casserole
Tofu Stir Fry With Green Beans
Serving Suggestions & More Air Fryer Recipes To Enjoy
If you are wondering what goes well with these air fryer green beans, here are a few recipe options for you to enjoy with them.
HAITIAN RECIPES SERVING SUGGESTIONS
If you are wondering what goes with these air fryer green beans, here are a few Haitian recipe options for you to enjoy with them.
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How To Cook Green Beans In Air Fryer
Equipment
Ingredients
- 24 Oz. Fresh Trimmed Green Beans We used 2 – 12 ounce bag of already trimmed green beans
- 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
- 1 Tsp. Kosher Salt Or To Taste
- ½ Tsp. Ground Black Pepper Or To Taste
- 1 ½ Tsp. Garlic Powder
Instructions
- Place the (washed) green beans in a bowl. Season with salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Then drizzle with olive oil. Mix well with to combine.
- Transfer the green beans to the air fryer basket. Air fryer at 370° F for about 10 to 12 minutes or longer to reach your desired texture.
Michelle says
Such a fantastic way to change up the way I cook green beans! A lovely texture!
Mirlene says
Thank you, Michelle
Elizabeth says
I’ve never thought about roasting green beans before, but this makes perfect sense! The air fryer sure makes short work of it too! Yum!
Mirlene says
Thank you, Elizabeth
Claudia Lamascolo says
This was such a time saver for dinner I had never thought to do them in the air fryer great recipe!
Mirlene says
Thank you, Claudia.
Kate says
Now I never would have thought of cooking green beans in an air fryer, what a brilliant idea – gorgeous texture. Thanks so much!
Mirlene says
Thank you, Kate!
Adrianne says
What a great idea! These beans look so healthy and could work well with just about anything. I love how simple you have made this recipe. Well done!
Mirlene says
Thank you, Adrianne!
Adrianne says
What a great idea! These beans look so healthy and could work well with just about anything. I love how simple you have made this recipe.