Easy Crispy Air Fryer Green Beans
Tired of the same old steamed green beans? These Air Fryer Green Beans are loaded with garlic and parmesan cheese and bursting with flavor! They’re a game-changer for vegetable dishes and have a wonderful crispy texture that we love. Plus, they are the perfect side for any main dish!
When I was growing up, one of the best things about spring and summer was waiting for the yummy, fresh vegetables that my mom would bring in from the garden that she loved to tend to
We were always so fortunate to have garden fresh lettuce, corn, potatoes, carrots and my favorite…..green beans.
And while we didn’t have an air fryer when I was a kid (my mom would have LOVED it), we have them now! Not only does it make cooking so much easier, but it also makes food delicious and crispy!
One of the many advantages of using an air fryer for green beans is how it retains their natural crunchiness. Plus, it reduces the overall cooking time and helps preserve the nutrients and vibrant green color of the beans.
No matter how you serve them these crispy air fryer green beans are bound to become a favorite in your household.
If you want more healthy and easy air fryer recipes, try my Air Fryer Zucchini Sticks, Air Fryer Carrot Fries, or Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes.
Air Fryer Green Beans Recipe Ingredients
- Fresh Green Beans – trimmed and washed
- Flour – all-purpose
- Shredded Parmesan
- Minced Garlic – fresh or pre-minced
- Pepper
- Salt – table salt or sea salt
- Eggs – beaten
How To Make Air Fryer Green Beans
Step 1 – Prepare The Beans
Begin by trimming the ends off of the green beans. Then wash and pat dry.
Step 2 – Prepare The Egg Wash
In a large bowl, beat eggs thoroughly and add in the minced garlic. Add in the prepared green beans and allow them to soak in egg mixture.
Step 3 – Prepare The Coating For The Beans
Prepare the dry ingredients by adding flour, salt, pepper and parmesan cheese into a gallon storage bag. Mix thoroughly.
Step 4 – Coat The Beans
Take some of the green beans out of the egg wash. Put them in the mixture with the dry ingredients. Shake vigorously until the beans are well coated with the flour mixture.
Step 5 – Add Beans To Air Fryer
Place the green beans into your air fryer basket. Spray lightly with oil.
Give them a gently shake to be sure they are all coated and sprayed with oil. Do not overload the air fryer so that you get an even cook on all the beans.
Step 7 – Air Fry Green Beans
Cook on 370 degrees for about 10 – 12 minutes or until golden brown.
Enjoy with dipping sauce!
Air Fryer Green Beans Recipe Notes And Tips
- Depending on the amount of servings you prepare, you may have to prepare and cook in batches.
- Do not overstuff the green beans in the air fryer. They can overlap but do not pile them on top of each other.
- You can reheat any leftovers by putting them back in the air fryer and crisping them up at 350 degrees for about 2 – 3 minutes.
- Give the green beans a toss at least one time during cooking to make sure they are golden brown and crispy on all sides.
Variations Of Air Fryer Green Beans To Try
- Some of our family favorite dipping sauces include Ranch, spicy Sriracha, honey mustard, Green Goddess, Chipotle mayo or wasabi dip.
- Spice up your green beans a little by adding in Italian seasoning, seasoning salt, smoked paprika or a dash of cayenne pepper into the flour mixture.
- Substitute panko bread crumbs in place of the flour. You can also find gluten-free bread crumbs in most stores.
Air Fryer Green Beans FAQs
Most definitely! All the ingredients (with the exception of flour) is gluten-free. Therefore, you simply need to replace the regular flour with gluten-free flour.
These air fryer green beans will stay fresh in the fridge for up to 3 – 4 days in an air-tight container or storage bag.
You can, but I would not recommend it. They will lose their crispy texture and have more moisture.
Well, that is not something that I have tried before because I thought they would have too much moisture. You’re welcome to try it!
Yes, you can. Bake them at 400 degrees on parchment paper. They may not get quite as crispy as the air fried green beans but they will still be delicious.
More Easy Air Fryer Recipes To Try
- Air Fryer Cheese Bread
- Air Fryer Greek Chicken Kabobs
- Crispy Air Fryer Shrimp Po Boy Sandwich
- Air Fryer Ham and Cheese Sliders with Aioli
- Air Fryer Apple Chips
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Air Fryer Green Beans
These Air Fryer Green Beans are loaded with garlic and parmesan cheese and bursting with flavor! They're a game-changer for vegetable dishes and have a wonderful crispy texture that makes the perfect side for any main dish!
Ingredients
- 1 lbs of fresh green beans
- 1 cup of flour
- 1/2 cup of shredded parmesan
- 2 tbsp of minced garlic
- 1 tsp of pepper
- 1 tsp of salt
- 2 eggs
Instructions
- Trim the tips off the green beans and wash them.
- In a bowl, whisk the eggs until beaten, add the garlic. Place the green beans in and let them soak while you prepare the flour mixture.
- In a gallon storage bag, add the flour, salt and pepper, and parmesan.
- Add some green beans from the egg wash and place them in the bag. Shake vigorously to coat the green beans evenly.
- Place green beans in the air fryer basket and spray with oil. Gently shuffle them to coat them all. Don’t over stuff the beans but they can be on top of each other.
- Cook on 370 for 12 minutes or until golden brown.
- Enjoy with any sauce you like, or by itself!
