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    Home » Recipes » Air Fryer Recipes

    Appetizer Air Fryer Green Beans

    by Marilyn · Aug 31, 2021 · Updated: Mar 14, 2023 · This post may contain affiliate links

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    These Air Fryer Green Beans are lightly breaded and seasoned with a perfect mixture of garlic and cheese. Not only are they superb tasting but they take less than ten minutes to prepare and under 15 minutes to air fry. Since these green beans are cooked in your air fryer you aren't going to unnecessarily heat up your kitchen either.

    If you are looking for a fun appetizer, a side dish to go with your favorite protein, or an after school snack, look no further than air fryer green beans.

    Air fryer green beans served on a white plate with 2 dips. On a rustic white board with the air fryer on the side.
    Air Fryer Green Beans

    Why We Love This Recipe

    Fresh Vegetables. This air fryer green bean recipe is just another way to use those fresh green beans that are abundant in  late summer and the fall. It is a fabulous way to take advantage of all those farmer's market goodies. 

    Easy. Easy to make and just a few ingredients are needed.

    Versatility. Air fryer green beans are great as an appetizer, finger food for a tailgate party, and a midday or after school snack. Try them with dips such as this Spicy Dill Dip or this Bold Teriyaki Sauce for an added punch of flavor.  As a side dish they complement a wide variety of main dishes.

    For the perfect tailgating party, make these air fryer green beans along with my Slow Cooker Baby Back Ribs. Air fryer green beans also make a great side dish with this Blackened Mahi Mahi.

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    • Why We Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • How to Prep Green Beans
    • Steps to Make Crispy Seasoned Green Beans
    • Variations
    • Storage
    • 📋 Recipe

    Ingredients

    Ingredients for air fryer green beans
    Ingredients for Air Fryer Green Beans
    • Green Beans
    • Eggs
    • Garlic
    • Flour
    • Shredded Parmesan
    • Sea Salt
    • Black Pepper

    See the recipe card for quantities.

    How to Prep Green Beans

    1. Pick Through the Beans. Go through your beans and discard any that are damaged or broken.
    2. Line Up the Beans. Arrange the beans on a cutting board with the stem side facing the same direction. Use the edge of your knife or your hands to line up the stem ends evenly.
    3. Cut Off the Stem Ends. Using your knife, cut off all the stem ends at once. You don't need to cut off much of the bean, just a small amount to get rid of the stem.
    4. Trim Off the Other End. (Optional) You can repeat step 3 by lining up the other tip ends of the beans. This isn't a necessary step since there is nothing wrong with the tip. Only do this if you feel you want to for their appearance.

    Steps to Make Crispy Seasoned Green Beans

    Whisk the eggs and garlic in a bowl. Add the green beans and toss to coat.

    green beans getting dipped in an egg and garlic wash
    Coating Green Beans in Egg Wash and Garlic

    Add the flour, parmesan, salt and pepper to a 1 gallon food storage bag.

    zip lock bag with seasonings for air fryer green beans

    Using tongs, transfer about ½ of the green beans to the flour mixture. Close the bag and shake the mixture until the beans are evenly coated.

    adding green beans to a bag with seasonings for shaking to coat
    Green Beans Tossed in Coatings Ready for Air Frying

     

    Arrange the beans in the air fryer basket. Lightly spray the beans with cooking spray. Repeat with the remainings beans, if necessary.
    air fryer green beans arranged in the air fryer before cooking
    Coated Green Beans in the Air Fryer Basket

    Don't crowd the green beans in your air fryer. It's okay if they overlap, but you want to leave enough room so the the hot air can circulate around them. Make them in batches, if necessary

    Variations

    Spicy - add chili pepper flakes while cooking to imbue heat into your air fryer green beans.

    Garlic - use 1-½ teaspoons granulated garlic in place of the minced garlic.

    Extra Crunchy - reduce the flour to ½ cup and add ½ cup Panko bread crumbs for a crunchier outside.

    You may also want to try this air fryer green bean recipe for tasty air fryer green beans without the breading.

    close up of air fryer green beans showing the nice crispy coating
    Close up of crispy coated air fryer green beans

    Storage

    Air fryer green beans do not store well in the refrigerator or freezer.

    Use fresh green beans within a couple days of purchasing. Clean and trim your green beans right before you are ready to make your air fryer green beans.

    📋 Recipe

    air fryer breaded green beans arranged on a plate with 2 types of dips

    Air Fryer Green Beans Fries With Parmesan and Garlic

    Air Fryer Green Beans that are seasoned with garlic and cheese are the ultimate treat! These air fryer green beans are so easy to make and done in a no time. Looking for an after school treat? This is it!
    4.80 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 12 mins
    Total Time 22 mins
    Course Appetizer, Side
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 304 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 2 eggs
    • 2 tablespoons minced garlic approximately 6 cloves
    • 1 pound fresh green beans washed and trimmed
    • 1 cup all purpose flour
    • ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese about 4 ounces
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your air fryer to 370°F.
    • In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs and garlic. Add green bean, tossing to coat.
    • In a plastic 1 gallon food storage bag, add the flour, parmesan, salt and pepper.
    • Using tongs, transfer about ⅓ of the green beans to the flour mixture. Close the bag and shake the mixture until the beans are evenly coated.
    • Using the tongs, transfer the green beans to the air fryer basket. Lightly spray the beans with cooking spray. Repeat with the remainings beans. (See Tip)
    • Cook, tossing halfway through, 12 minutes out until golden brown.
    • Transfer beans to serving plates.

    Cooks Tips

    When adding the green beans to the air fryer, do not overpack them. They can overlap each other. Just make sure the air is able to circulate freely around the beans. Because there are so many varying sized air fryers in the market, I am not able to suggest an exact amount of green beans to air fry at one time.
    The nutritional values are calculated using all the flour and both eggs. This results in the nutritional values being higher than actual because not all the flour and eggs will coat the green beans.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 304kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 19gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 101mgSodium: 1076mgPotassium: 366mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1126IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 411mgIron: 3mg
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