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Air Fryer Green Beans (4 Ways!)
The best 10-minute tender and crispy air fryer green beans prepared 4 ways: lemon garlic, Italian parmesan, balsamic glazed, or sesame Asian-inspired. The perfect side dish for any dinner - even for picky eaters!
Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 68 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Asian , American
Ingredients
Base Ingredients:
- 1 lb fresh green beans trimmed
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Sesame Aisan-Inspired:
- ½ - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 - 2 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Classic Lemon Garlic:
- 1 lemon juiced (start with ½ a lemon juiced, taste, and adjust)
Balsamic Glazed:
- 1 tablespoon aged balsamic vinegar
Italian Parmesan:
- 1 lemon juiced (start with ½ a lemon juiced, taste, and adjust)
- ¼ - ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F and lightly grease the basket with non-stick olive oil spray.
- Toss the green beans in a mixing bowl with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add to preheated air fryer and air fry for a total of 7 - 9 minutes. Shake the basket at the 4-minute mark to ensure they are cooking evenly.
- Finally, decide which flavor variation you want, classic, Italian, balsamic, or sesame. Then, dress the air-fried green beans with whichever you choose.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Notes
- Add slivered almonds to any flavor. Sprinkle ¼ cup of slivered or chopped almonds on top of any of the four flavor variations for an additional crunch.
- Chinese-Inspired Green Beans: Add 1 – 2 tablespoons of low sodium soy sauce instead of the sesame oil. Don’t add the salt in the second step since soy sauce is already salty.
- Balsamic Glazed Green Beans: Instead of aged balsamic vinegar, you can drizzle balsamic glaze on the classic lemon flavor or the Italian parmesan one.
- Storing: Store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheating: You can reheat these green beans in an air fryer or microwave. For best results, reheat in an air fryer at 350ºF for 3 – 6 minutes until warm. If you are in a rush, you can microwave them for 30 – 45 seconds until warm.
Nutrition Information
Calories
68kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Sodium
298mg
(12%)
Potassium
247mg
(7%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
784IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
44mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 68
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 68kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 298mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 247mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 784IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.