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!
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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 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 8-10 mins at 190 C | 375 deg F.
- Serve immediately warm as a side.
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
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 8-10 mins at 190 C | 375 deg F.
- 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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