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Air Fryer Green Beans
Who says eating your greens has to be boring? Prepare to have your taste buds tantalized with a mouthwatering twist on a classic vegetable. We're talking about Air Fryer Green Beans!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 66 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh green beans ends trimmed
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt to taste
- Optional: Your choice of seasoning: garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, etc.
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 360°F (180°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the trimmed green beans with the olive oil, ensuring they are evenly coated. Season the green beans with salt and your choice of seasoning, if desired.
- Place the green beans in the air fryer basket, spreading them out into an even layer. Pour the ¼ cup of water into the basket, taking care not to splash the green beans too much.
- Cook the green beans for 6-7 minutes, allowing them to steam with the help of the added water. This initial cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of your green beans and your air fryer model.
- After the steaming time has elapsed, carefully shake the air fryer basket to redistribute the green beans, or use tongs to stir them.
- Continue to cook the green beans for an additional 6-8 minutes, or until they are tender and slightly crispy on the outside. Cooking times will vary depending on your preferred texture and your air fryer model.
- Carefully remove the green beans from the air fryer using tongs or a spatula, and transfer them to a serving plate.
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Notes
- I love adding a little water to the air fryer when making veggies that cook a little longer (like these green beans or Brussels sprouts). I find that the initial steaming helps cook the vegetable without burning the outside.
- You can season these how you'd like. We like a little salt and garlic powder. I like to add a little butter to the beans before serving too.
- Consider adding squeezed fresh lemon juice or sprinkling chopped herbs like parsley after cooking for a bright finish.
- You can use this method to cook tons of different veggie sides, so switch it up!
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 of 4 servings
Calories
66kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Sodium
8mg
(0%)
Potassium
239mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
782IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
42mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 66
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 of 4 servings | |
| Calories | 66kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 239mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 782IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.