Air fryer green beans is an easy side. It is ready in few minutes for a quick dinner. All you need is a preheated air fryer. Learn to make this simple dish in simple steps.
Beans is an easy veggie. Just cut the top and end and cook it. No need to peel too. Easy sides too. It is great for nutrition too. It is high in antioxidants and great for weight loss. Helps keep your heart healthy and aids digestion.
There is no dearth of green beans recipes too. I have always loved simple aloo beans for lunch. You can add it to your biryani or to your vegan lo mein. Every cuisine has its way of cooking fried beans whether its Indian, Italian or Chinese. You can add it to soup recipes or stir fries and they taste divine!
PS: Always keep a packet of frozen beans at home. It is a great alternative when you do not have time to get to market to get fresh green beans. They make a great stir fry. Just throw in some mushrooms and garlic oil. Voila! It's magic!
You can use the airfryer to cook different vegetables such as air fryer brussel sprouts, air fryer potatoes, air fryer asparagus, air fryer corn, air fryer zucchini , air fryer yellow squash, air fryer red sweet potato, air fryer sweet potato ,air fryer whole cauliflower, air fryer okra, air fryer mushrooms, air fryer whole mushrooms ,air fried broccoli
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How to choose good green beans ?
Look for a firm and crispy beans.
Benefits of green beans
- It is rich in vitamin A ,K and C.
- Rich source of folate, fiber and magnesium.
- Helps bone strength.
- It is a good diuretic.
- They are also low carb.
Equipment
- Air fryer
- Mixing bowl
- Food processor optional
Ingredients
- Green beans
- Oil
- Garlic cloves
- Salt as per taste
How to make crispy air fryer green beans ?
- Preheat the air fryer at 190 deg C | 375 F for 5 mins. Meanwhile, wash and remove both the ends of the green beans
- Toss beans along with salt,garlic and oil in a mixing bowl.
- Layer the vegetable in the air fryer crisping tray or air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 6-7 mins at 190 C | 375 deg F.
- Serve immediately warm as a side.
Frozen green beans in air fryer
You can make frozen crispy green beans in air fryer quite easily. I keep a bag of frozen beans in my freezer so that I can air fry frozen green beans at any time.
To make these air fryer fresh green beans fries,take them out of the freezer,you need not thaw them, these need to be cooked straightway.
Toss the frozen green beans with oil,garlic(optional) and salt.
Cook them in the airfryer 190 deg C | 375 F for 8-9 minutes.
Variations
Air fryer yellow squash and mushrooms are a great combination too. You can also top it with some garlic oil if you like.
Substitutions
If you are vegetarian, you may use butter for cooking beans in air fryer, instead of olive oil. You can also use frozen beans if you do not have fresh ones.
Storage
Store the pre cut beans pieces in an air tight bowl in advance,cook fresh in the air fryer.
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Air fryer green beans recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 300 gms green beans ends trimmed
- 1-2 tbsp. oil
- 2-3 garlic cloves chopped
- Salt as per taste
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer at 190 deg C | 375 F for 5 mins. Meanwhile, trim the ends of the beans
- Toss beans along with salt,garlic and oil in a mixing bowl.
- Layer the vegetable in the air fryer crisping tray or basket .Air fry for 6-7 mins at 190 C | 375 deg F.
- Serve warm.
how to cook frozen green beans in air fryer
- Take them out of the freezer,you need not thaw them, these need to be cooked straightway.
- Toss the frozen green beans with oil,garlic(optional) and salt.
- Preheat the air fryer at 190 deg C | 375 F for 5 mins. Meanwhile, trim the ends of the beans
- Layer the vegetable in the air fryer crisping tray or basket .Air fry for 8-9 mins at 190 C | 375 deg F. You can cook more if you want very crispy fries.
- Serve warm
FAQ
Yes they could reduce risk of cancer.
They help manage diabetes, help weight loss and helps eliminate harmful free radicals.
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