Air Fryer Frozen Green Beans
Air fryer frozen green beans are the easy button when it comes to a healthy side dish. Help get a meal on the dinner table quickly with simple recipes like air fried green beans.
Air Fryer Frozen Green Beans
Looking for a tasty side dish to serve alongside that healthy meal of Instant Pot pork chops? Then you’re going to love air frying frozen veggies. This recipe is super simple to make, only requires four ingredients and is low calorie.
With a little salt, pepper and olive oil you can make crisp green beans that are absolutely delicious. Pair them with these air fryer turkey meatballs or Mississippi chicken for a tasty, low-carb meal.
Busy weeknights don’t have to mean take-out and unhealthy meal options. There are plenty of different recipes that are quick, easy, and require minimal effort to throw together! This is a go-to recipe that I use often. Healthy food doesn’t have to mean hours of cooking!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Frozen veggies are more affordable than fresh. Frozen vegetables have the same nutritional value that fresh veggies do. Yet they store much more easily and are often even more affordable than fresh.
- Versatile side for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. Green beans pair well with a lot of different proteins, and you can use different seasonings depending on what you’re serving them with.
- Set it and forget recipe. Green beans in the air fryer are set and forget. Set the timer on the air fryer and then go about your business as they cook to perfection.
Ingredients
These simple ingredients are all that you need to make air fryer frozen green beans. Here’s what to keep on hand to make this at any time:
- frozen green beans: You can use cut green beans or whole French green beans, whichever you prefer. Air frying frozen green beans actually gives them the texture of fresh green beans! They’re tender, yet perfectly crispy too.
- olive oil: Tossing the veggies in a little oil will give the best results when air frying green beans. It helps the seasonings stick and also makes them cook without sticking.
- salt: Salt will season these green beans really well! There are many different seasoning ideas that you could create though if you want a bold flavor.
- black pepper: To add more depth of flavor to your veggies, use some ground black pepper. However, feel free to use some of your favorite seasonings to gain more flavor if you want. Garlic powder and onion powder would be tasty.
How to Make Air Fryer Frozen Green Beans
Follow these step-by-step instructions to make flavorful and tender air fried green beans:
Empty a bag of frozen green beans into a large mixing bowl and then drizzle them in olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss well until all green beans are coated.
Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for 3-5 minutes.
Once preheated, place the seasoned green beans into the air fryer basket in a single layer. Then cook the green beans for 7-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to toss the green beans.
After they are cooked, test the green beans for doneness. They should be tender, but slightly crispy on the outside. If they are not done yet, cook for 2-3 more minutes.
When the frozen greens beans are cooked to your desired texture, remove from the air fryer and serve. If you want, top them with lemon zest, parmesan cheese and slivered almonds.
How to Store Leftovers
If you have any leftover green beans, place them into an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 4 days. To reheat, place them back into a preheated air fryer for a few minutes, or reheat in the oven or on the stovetop. You can also reheat in the microwave, but they may not have the best texture.
Serving Suggestions
These easy-to-cook and flavorful veggies are the perfect side dish for many different meals. Serve your air fryer green beans with main courses like Tuscan chicken, pan seared chilean sea bass, and Greek yogurt marinated chicken.
Quick meals like air fryer shrimp and air fryer chicken thighs would also go well with this easy side dish.
It’s even a great side to serve with fancier meals like a steak or grilled bruschetta chicken. Sides like honey roasted parnsips and carrots and dairy free mashed potatoes go well with green beans too.
Tips for Air Frying Frozen Green Beans
Check out these few tips so that this recipe can go off without a hitch:
- Keep a close on the green beans as they cook. Each brand of air fryer is a bit different, so the cook time may need to be adjusted accordingly. When you stop halfway through to toss the green beans, you’ll likely be able to tell about how many more minutes they need. Don’t be afraid to add extra time if it’s needed!
- Keep veggies in a single layer. Make sure that the seasoned green beans are in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook two batches. There needs to be enough space to allow hot air to circulate around the green beans.
- Preheat the air fryer. Always place frozen veggies into a preheated air fryer. If your air fryer does not have a preheat setting, just turn it on for a couple minutes before placing the food inside,
FAQ
For this recipe, it is not necessary to thaw frozen green beans before air frying them. Season them with olive oil, salt and pepper and then place them into the air fryer from frozen. They will cook perfectly that way!
Many frozen vegetables retain just as much nutritional value as fresh vegetables. They are very convenient to use and can last for a while in the freezer, making it easy to throw together a last minute meal or side dish. Frozen green beans may have a different texture than fresh green beans, but they are still wonderfully delicious! Especially when cooked in the air fryer.
Other Favorite Air Fryer Sides
- Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts and Potato Hash
- Air Fryer Mushrooms
- Roasted Air Fryer Baby Carrots
- Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash
Air Fryer Frozen Green Beans
Ingredients
- 12 ounces frozen green beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Place the frozen green beans in a bowl. Drizzle them with olive oil and toss the green beans to ensure they are evenly coated with the oil.
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for about 3-5 minutes.
- Place the seasoned green beans in the preheated air fryer basket in a single layer. If your air fryer is small, you may need to do this in batches.
- Air fry the green beans at 380°F for 7-10 minutes, shaking the basket or tossing the beans halfway through to ensure even cooking.
- After the cooking time, check the green beans for doneness. They should be tender and slightly crispy on the outside. If they need more time, cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Once the frozen green beans are cooked to your desired level of crispiness, remove them from the air fryer and serve. Top with lemon zest, parmesan or slivered almonds.
