Air Fryer Green Beans are delicious with sesame oil, soy sauce, red wine vinegar, garlic, red pepper flakes, and crispy bacon.

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Green Beans In The Air Fryer

Do you love the taste of green beans but not the work involved in preparing them? If so, you need to try air fried green beans! You can quickly and easily make green beans in the air fryer with hardly any effort at all.

You only need a small amount of oil, and they come out crispy and delicious. Plus, air frying is a healthy cooking method that doesn’t produce as much smoke as other methods. So give it a try and see how easy it is to make perfect air fried green beans every time!

Plus, it only takes about ten minutes, and air fryer green beans come out perfectly crunchy, not soggy as you would expect from cooking them on your stovetop or oven.

Looking for more air fryer veggies? We got you covered! Check out my Air Fryer Roasted Vegetables, Air Fryer Fried Mushrooms, and Air Fryer Parsnip Fries.

Why You’ll Love Fresh Green Beans In The Air Fryer

  • Less than 20 minutes!
  • Only 7 Ingredients
  • Unami flavor
  • Delicious
  • Easy
  • Family Friendly
  • Healthier than fried recipes

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Ingredients Needed This Green Beans Air Fryer Recipe

fresh green beans chopped up
  • Fresh Green Beans: Either use French green beans or regular green beans. I love garden green beans for this recipe.
  • Sesame Oil: I love the seasonings, but you can also use olive oil or other high heat oil.
  • Soy Sauce
  • Red Wine Vinegar
  • Minced Garlic
  • Seasonings: Red Pepper Flakes add some great heat to the dish.
  • Optional: Bacon

How to Make Air Fryer Green Beans

Step 1: Prep green beans

Start by cutting the ends off the green beans. I use kitchen shears. Just cut the ends off.

Trim them off, and I put them into a large as I cut mine, I place them into the bowl, washing the green beans after.

Step 2: Prepare the sauce

Meanwhile, mix the sesame oil, soy sauce, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.

Pour the sauce over the green beans. Mix well.

Step 3: Air fry green beans

Place the fresh green beans in the air fryer. Set the temperature to 400 degrees F, air fryer setting.

Set your timer for 6 minutes. At about 3 minutes, use your tongs and toss them around.

Check one after 6 minutes; if it is tender, remove the air fried green beans. If not, add another couple of minutes.

green beans with parmesan cheese

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I add other ingredients?

Sure, you can add whatever you like to this green beans air fryer recipe. Chopped onions or mushrooms would be excellent! But you can add other ingredients too, just play around with it to see what you like.

How Long to Cook the Green Beans in the Air Fryer?

6-9 minutes is the ideal time to achieve a soft texture with crunch. If you want crispy green beans, cook them longer; remember to watch the green beans as they cook up because they will go from cooked to burnt in minutes.

How do you store air fried green beans?

Store the air fryer green beans in a sealed airtight container in the fridge. They will last 2-3 days.

How do you reheat fresh green beans in the air fryer?

Place the cooked fresh green beans in the air fryer and cook at 350 degrees for 3-6 minutes or until they are hot. Don’t overcook them, or they will become hard.

What To Serve With Air Fryer Green Beans

Cooking with an air fryer is a great way to make healthy, delicious food without all the added oil. One of our favorite air fryer recipes is green beans. We have gathered some dishes that go well with this green beans air fryer recipe! Here are some ideas to get you started!

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Air Fryer Green Beans
Air Fryer Green Beans

Air Fryer Green Beans

5 from 4 votes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 9 minutes
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Total Time: 19 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Description

Air Fryer Green Beans are delicious with sesame oil, soy sauce, red wine vinegar, garlic, red pepper flakes, and crispy bacon.

Ingredients 

  • 1 pound green beans
  • 4 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 4 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 4 teaspoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 3 slices bacon, cooked and diced

Instructions

  • Start by cutting the ends off the green beans. I use kitchen shears.
  • Just cut the ends off.
  • Trim them all. As I cut mine off, I put them into a large bowl, which I wash the green beans after.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix the sesame oil, soy sauce, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes.
  • Pour the sauce over the green beans. Mix well.
  • Set the temperature to 400 degrees F.
  • Set your time for 6 minutes.
  • At about 3 minutes, use your tongs and toss them around.
  • Check one after 6 minutes; if it is tender, remove. If not, add another couple of minutes. Toss with cooked bacon.
  • Plate, serve, and enjoy!

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Kitchen Shears

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 177kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 348mgPotassium: 275mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 857IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 1mg

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