Air Fryer Frozen Green Beans
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
2 mins
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Cook Time
13 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
52 kcal
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Cuisine
International
Air Fryer Frozen Green Beans
Description
The Air Fryer Frozen Green Beans recipe takes frozen green beans and enhances them with a coating of Italian seasoning and olive oil, then crisps them in the air fryer. The initial 10-minute cook softens and heats the beans, after which an extra spray of olive oil helps them finish with a delicate crispiness. A final touch of butter adds richness just before serving. The seasoning provides a herby note complementing the vegetable's natural flavor.
The texture balances tender and crisp, a contrast not usually found when simply steaming frozen beans. The air fryer’s circulation cooks the beans evenly, ensuring the edges get lightly toasted. Adjusting the seasoning or using alternatives can customize the flavor.
This side dish pairs well with main courses where a fresh vegetable contrast is needed. The beans can be served hot from the fryer, perhaps alongside a meat or grain dish, adding a touch of herby, buttery texture.
The recipe notes advise reducing cook time if the beans are thawed to prevent overcooking, and mention that omitting oil will reduce crispness but still yield tasty beans. Tossing with butter after cooking is an alternative to oil for flavor. Stopping after the initial cook time gives a steamed effect if preferred.
Ingredients
Kitchen Gadgets:
- Air Fryer
Recipe Ingredients:
- 500 g green beans frozen
- 1 Tsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Toss your frozen green beans in your favourite seasoning and place in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 10 minutes at 160c/320f.
- When the air fryer beeps spray with extra virgin olive oil and cook for a further 3-5 minutes until crispy.
- Once the air fryer beeps serve with a little butter.
Notes
- Adjust cooking time to 8 minutes if using thawed green beans to avoid overcooking.
- Select your preferred seasoning; Italian seasoning is suggested, but other blends like garam masala can be used.
- You can prepare the green beans without oil for a less crispy but still flavorful result, adding butter after cooking as an option.
- For steamed texture without crispness, stop cooking after the initial 10 minutes before adding oil and continuing.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 52 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 52kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 279mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 885IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 15.3mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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