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Air Fryer Green Beans

Green beans cooked in the air fryer until blistered and tender-crisp with garlic and a squeeze of lemon. Four servings in 15 minutes.

Not yet ratedThis recipe has no ratings yet 15 min total Serves 4 servings Easy
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Air Fryer Green Beans, Step by Step

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  1. Heat the air fryer to 200°C / 390°F. Dry the green beans well and toss them with the oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper.

  2. Cook the beans in a single layer in the basket for 8 to 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until blistered and tender-crisp.

  3. Squeeze over the lemon juice and serve.

Notes for Getting It Right

  • Choose beans of similar thickness so they cook at the same rate.
  • If your beans are very thick, add a minute or two and check one.
  • Add a pinch of chilli flakes with the oil for a little heat.

Serving Suggestions

  • Baked chicken
  • Grilled fish
  • A steak

Keeping and Reheating

Best straight away. Keeps in the fridge for up to 2 days; re-crisp in the air fryer.

Questions About Air Fryer Green Beans

How long does Air Fryer Green Beans take to make?

About 15 minutes in total — 5 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 4.

What are the key tips for making Air Fryer Green Beans?

Choose beans of similar thickness so they cook at the same rate. If your beans are very thick, add a minute or two and check one. Add a pinch of chilli flakes with the oil for a little heat.

What should I serve with Air Fryer Green Beans?

Baked chicken; Grilled fish; A steak.

How should Air Fryer Green Beans be stored?

Best straight away. Keeps in the fridge for up to 2 days; re-crisp in the air fryer.

Is Air Fryer Green Beans suitable for a special diet?

This recipe is vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, gluten-free, weight-loss friendly, low-carb, keto and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.

How many calories are in Air Fryer Green Beans?

About 76 kcal per serving, with 2 g protein, 8 g carbohydrate and 4 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.

Nutrition per Serving

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.

76Calories
2gProtein
8gCarbs
4gFat
3gFibre
3gSugar
150mgSodium

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