Delicious, Healthy, and quick to prepare- for you the Air Fryer Green Beans are here!
Green Beans are the perfect veg option for your dining table. Everyone loves devouring this tasty dish because of its deliciousness and healthiness. This recipe requires very little time to be prepared and you can enjoy it anytime. Moreover, preparing the air fryer cuts off all the extra calories and increases its health benefits. You should also try this recipe.
Come let’s dive into the green world of green beans and know all about them.
Ingredients needed to make Green Beans in Air Fryer
To make some high-quality and delicious Green Beans, you will need only a few simple ingredients. The ingredients are as follows:
- 1 pound fresh and trimmed green beans
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1½tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red-pepper flakes
- 2 finely grated garlic cloves
- Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Lemon Wedges (optional)
How to Make Green Beans in Air Fryer?
Step 1: Start by heating the air fryer to 375 degrees, if your air fryer operations recommend to be preheated.
Step 2: Take a medium size bowl and transfer green beans in it. Then put all the ingredients on top of the green beans inside the bowl. Then, combine the green beans, vinegar, olive oil, red-chili flakes and garlic. (If by any chance some nubbins of nubbins of garlic have been left even after grating, toss those little chunks into the air fryer as well; those bits transform into tasty crisps, golden on the outside but still tender and soft inside which you can enjoy.). Sprinkle salt over the green beans and toss to coat, massaging the garlic onto the green beans.
Step 3: Once this step is completed, you can transfer green beans to the air fryer basket and scrape any remaining dressing on top. Air Fry the Green Beans at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. You can toss the green beans with tongs or shake the basket halfway through until the spots appear on the green beans and they become fork-tender. (If you are someone who prefers their green beans with more bite, fry them on the lower end of this time range.)
Step 4: Transfer green beans and any crisped garlic pieces a new serving bowl and top with any remaining sauce from the air fryer. Season to taste with salt. You can also sprinkle some parmesan cheese for enhanced flavor.
Step 5: Your delicious Green Beans in Air Fryer are ready to be devoured. Serve hot or at room temperature.
Hot to cook frozen Green Beans in Air Fryer?
If your country of living has a high price rate of green beans, they are unavailable most of the time, or due to any other reason you are considering to turn towards frozen green beans but are unsure if they turn as good as the fresh ones, we assure you that the frozen green beans are just as delicious and healthy as the fresh ones. There are plenty of amazing brands in the market selling these frozen green beans at a very reasonable price in excellent condition and quality. They just require less effort to prepare them.
If you are now wondering how to prepare frozen green beans, we’ve got your back!
Here are some simple steps that you can follow to cook frozen green beans in an air fryer:
- Open the frozen green beans packet and take out the desired amount of green beans in a bowl.
- Place the frozen green beans in the air fryer basket without having to worry about arranging them in a single layer. (Make sure you do not overfill the air fryer or they won’t cook evenly)
- Close the lid and air fry the frozen green beans at 380 ˚ F for 10 to 11 minutes.
- Shake the basket in between the cooking process to ensure that all the sides of the green beans are evenly cooked and the heat reaches the very center of green beans.
- If you like crispy outside layer green beans you can cook for an additional 1 or 2 minutes.
- Transfer the frozen air fried green beans to a serving dish.
- Enjoy your frozen air fry green beans!
What to serve with Air Fryer Green Beans?
Although Air Fry Green Beans are self-sufficient in all parameters, be it taste, prep time, or healthiness, to be eaten alone just the way they are. This is because of the added taste that the air fryer infuses into them. However, if you are still looking for a side dish to serve along with the Air Fryer Green Beans, here are some of our favorite suggestions:
- Rice
- Air Fryer Whole Chicken
- Air Fryer BBQ Ribs
- Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
- Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan
- Okra and Tomatoes
- Air Fryer Lamb Chops
- Sour Cream Cornbread.
- Creamed Corn.
- Jalapeno Cornbread.
- Grilled Corn On The Cob.
How to store, freeze, and reheat Green Beans in Air Fryer?
Store and Reheat: If you have prepared extra Green Beans and do not want to waste them, you can store them through some simple steps. Start by taking an air-tight container. Then transfer the Air Fry Green Beans inside it. Close the lid tightly and place them inside the refrigerator. These stored Air Fry Green Beans will perfectly last for 3 to 4 days.
To reheat these stored Green Beans, take the container out of the refrigerator and transfer all the stored Green Beans to the Air Fryer basket and spread them in a single layer. Air Fry them at 350 ˚F for 5 to 7 minutes.
Freeze and Reheat: You can freeze the Green Beans through simple steps. All you have to do is cool down the meatballs and wrap them gently in plastic film wrap. Then, wrap them in aluminum foil or transfer them to a freeze-safe air-tight container. Close the lid tightly and keep it in the freezer. They can last for up to 3 whole months.
To reheat the Frozen Green Beans in Air Fryer, take out the dish from the freezer, open the lid, and transfer the Green Beans to the air fryer basket. Air Fry for about 10 to 12 minutes.
Moreover, make sure that you thaw the Frozen Green Beans by transferring them in the refrigerator for overnight before reheating them.
FAQs
How long do the Green Beans take to be prepared in the Air Fryer?
Usually, it takes 7-8 minutes for the Green Beans to be prepared in the Air Fryer with a soft texture and slight crunch. However, if you like your Air Fryer Green Beans more crispy, you can cook them for slightly longer like 9-10 minutes while making sure to monitor them.
Are Frozen Green Beans tasty to eat?
Oh Yes! The Air Fryer Green Beans are a delight to eat! They are perfect for all kinds of people: kids, elder ones, health conscious, vegetarian, picky eaters, go-to eaters, etc.
Can I air fry frozen Green Beans?
Yes, you can easily air fry frozen green beans. There are plenty of brands available in the market for frozen green bean packets. They taste exactly like fresh ones and are healthy as well. The frozen green beans can also be conveniently prepared in the air fryer in just a few minutes.
How many calories do the Air Fryer Green Beans have?
One cup of green beans (100g) contains 31 calories. 77% of these calories come from carbs, 19% from protein, and 5% from fat.
Why are my Air Fryer Green Beans still hard after cooking?
If after fully preparing your green beans in the air fryer you still find them hard, you should freely continue to cook them again in two-minute increments until the desired tenderness is achieved. Tossing the beans in the air fryer basket periodically throughout the cooking time also helps to redistribute them and make sure the heat circulates around the surface of all the beans so that they are properly and evenly cooked.
Should I soak Green Beans before cooking?
No, it is not mandatory for you to soak the Green Beans before cooking when you are preparing fresh green beans in the air fryer. All you need to do is simply wash the beans, dry them, and toss them with a gracefully light coating of olive oil. And here you have your perfectly cooked air fryer green beans.
Conclusion
The Air Fry Green Beans are incredibly mouth-watering to eat. They also have a very simple recipe and are quick to prepare. Using an air fryer takes just 9 to 10 minutes to prepare this dish, unlike deep frying or oven baking which takes much longer. There is also the option for you to store and freeze this dish and reheat it later in the air fryer when needed, or you can simply buy frozen green beans from the market and cook them in the air fryer.
So, try this amazing recipe have fun devouring it!
