This easy recipe uses an air fryer to cook up crispy green beans in minutes!
Carbs in green beans - 5g net carbs
Air fryer fried green beans are a quick and tasty side dish to serve with your favorite main dishes for a perfect weeknight dinner.
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- What makes this the best air fryer green beans recipe?
- Diet
- Ingredients
- What's good to season green beans with?
- Substitutions
- Equipment
- Instructions
- Serving suggestions
- Storage
- Top tips
- Frequently asked questions
- Air fryer green beans recipe card
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What makes this the best air fryer green beans recipe?
- It's quick, easy and simple to make - with only 2 ingredients
- It's low-carb
- It's keto
- It's healthy
- It's crispy
Diet
Green beans are a low carb food. They are low on the glycemic index, meaning that they have a low impact on blood glucose.
With no breadcrumbs, flour or added carbs, this vegetarian recipe is keto-friendly and gluten-free.
See the nutrition facts label in the recipe card below.
Ingredients
- fresh green beans
Use fresh green beans, also called snap beans or string beans, for best results. - olive oil
- salt
See recipe card for quantities.
What's good to season green beans with?
- fresh lemon juice for serving
- lemon zest
- red pepper flakes
- garlic powder
- black pepper
- Parmesan cheese
- chili oil
- chili powder
- toss with Cajun seasoning for Cajun green bean "fries"
Substitutions
- Fresh French green beans, a thinner variety of green beans can be substituted.
- Frozen green beans can be cooked in an air fryer.
- Sesame oil, avocado oil, or canola oil are fine substitutes for olive oil.
- Olive oil cooking spray may be used.
Equipment
Cooking green beans in the air fryer is easy. Cooking time can vary depending on the air fryer model.
- air fryer oven
This recipe used a 4.5 quart air fryer. - tongs for handling hot food
Instructions
Step 1: Add beans to air fryer basket.
Step 2: Drizzle with olive oil.
Step 3: Toss to coat.
Step 4: Air fry for 8 minutes at 400°F.
Serving suggestions
Serve immediately.
- Enjoy green beans simply seasoned with a pinch of salt
- Add a splash of soy sauce
- Toss with freshly minced garlic and herbs
- Serve with oyster sauce
- Serve with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce
- Serve as a side dish
Storage
Leftover green beans can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat by air frying for 1 minute.
Top tips
- Use tongs to handle hot green beans
Frequently asked questions
At 5 grams of net carbs per serving, green beans are low-carb and keto-friendly.
In an air fryer it only takes 5-10 minutes to cook green beans.
Air fryer green beans recipe card
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 pound of green beans 1x
- Diet: Diabetic
Description
This easy recipe uses an air fryer to cook up crispy green beans in minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans, washed, trimmed and dried
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- a pinch of salt
Instructions
- Place green beans in air fryer basket.
- Drizzle with oil.
- Toss well to evenly coat with oil.
- Air fry for 8 minutes at 400°F.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use tongs to handle hot green beans.
- Adjust cook time for your air fryer make and model.
- Adjust cook time for desired doneness.
- Add fresh garlic and cook another 1-2 minutes for garlicky green beans.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: sides
- Method: air fryer
- Cuisine: American
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