Looking for a delicious and easy snack or side dish? Try these Crispy Air Fryer Green Beans! This simple recipe turns fresh green beans into a crunchy, flavorful treat that's perfect for any meal. With just a few ingredients and your air fryer, you can have a healthy and satisfying dish in minutes.
These green beans are crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, and packed with flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights, parties, or even as a fun snack! Give it a try-you won't believe how tasty and healthy can be!
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I am so excited for you to try these crispy air fryer green beans, they are one of my favorite air fryer recipes.
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Why I love this air fryer crispy green bean recipe
- Quick and Easy: This air fryer green beans recipe cooks in just minutes, giving you crispy green beans with minimal effort-perfect for busy days!
- Crispy and Flavorful: With the perfect balance of garlic powder, freshly grated parmesan, and olive oil, these crispy air fryer green beans deliver a deliciously savory crunch in every bite.
- Healthy and Gluten-Free: Made with fresh green beans and a light coating of olive oil, this recipe is gluten-free and a healthy alternative to traditional fried snacks or fries.
- Perfect for Any Meal: Whether you're serving them as a side dish or snacking on green bean fries, these crispy green beans are versatile and a hit with everyone!
- Simple and Customizable: You can easily adjust the flavor with added seasonings like red pepper flakes, lemon juice, or panko breadcrumbs to make these air fryer green beans your new favorite recipe!
Ingredient needed
Green Beans: super fresh and crispy these are the star of the show and perfect vegetable that's easy to prepare by simply snipping off the ends.
Pork Rind Crumbs: yes, another recipe with pork rind crumbs but I am working on a breadcrumb recipe that does not use pork rinds, I will update here soon.
Parmesan: one of my favourite cheeses, I can't get over that extra nutty and salty flavour. This is only used to top the green beans after they come out of the air fryer.
Garlic Powder: I would prefer fresh garlic but in the air fryer they would simply burn and get bitter. Garlic powder will still provide that pungent nutty flavour that we all know and love.
Step by step instructions
STEP 1: Rinse and trim the beans and preheat the air fryer to 400
STEP 2: Add the garlic powder, salt and pepper to the pork rinds in a medium bowl.
STEP 3: In another medium bowl mix the egg and then toss the green beans into the egg and coat well.
STEP 4: Toss the beans with the egg and pork rind mixture into a large ziploc freezer bag and shake the beans until lightly coated.
STEP 5: Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and add the green beans, spritzing the top of the green beans with cooking spray as well.
STEP 6: Air fry at 400 for 3 minutes and then shake the basket and spritz with more cooking spray and air fry for another 3 minutes. Enjoy with your favourite dipping sauce and top with sea salt and parmesan.
Recipe tips
- Use Fresh Green Beans: For the best texture and flavor, use fresh green beans. If you're using frozen green beans, make sure to thaw and dry them well before cooking to prevent sogginess.
- Single Layer in the Basket: For even cooking and extra crispiness, arrange the green beans in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding for the best results.
- Seasoning: Feel free to experiment with seasonings! Adding garlic powder, onion powder, or lemon zest can elevate the flavor. For a spicy kick, sprinkle some red pepper flakes.
- Grated Parmesan: Use freshly grated parmesan for the best flavor and crispiness. It will melt and create a delicious golden coating on the beans.
- Olive Oil: Don't skip the olive oil! It helps the green beans crisp up and enhances the flavor. You can also try a light spray of cooking oil if you want to cut down on calories.
Recipe variations
- Crispy Green Bean Fries: Cut your green beans into smaller, fry-like pieces before air frying for a fun and easy snack.
- Parmesan & Panko Topping: Add panko breadcrumbs and grated parmesan for an extra crunchy and cheesy topping. Toss the green beans in the mixture before air frying.
- Lemon and Garlic: Add a little lemon juice and minced garlic to the green beans before cooking for a zesty, flavorful kick.
- Spicy Green Beans: Sprinkle in some red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper for a spicy twist.
- Herb Infusion: Toss your green beans in fresh or dried herbs like thyme, rosemary, or basil for an herby aroma.
Storage
- Fridge: Store any leftover crispy air fryer green beans in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. While they'll stay flavorful, they may lose some crispiness.
- Reheat: To get them crispy again, place the leftover green beans back in the air fryer at 375°F for 3-5 minutes until heated through and crispy.
- Freezer: You can freeze cooked green beans for up to 1 month. To reheat, air fry directly from frozen at 375°F for 6-8 minutes, checking for crispness.
Frequently asked questions
No, you need to use fresh green beans. Frozen would add too much moisture and not turn out crispy.
Since they are packed in water in the can, I don't think they would be very good in the air fryer.
I would not suggest it. These crispy green beans are meant to be enjoyed immediately after making them. This is not something I would do as it would lose it's crispy texture.
They are suitable for ketogenic diets if they fit into your daily macros. A serving of crispy air fryer green beans are 4g net carbs per serving. So they are low carb and also diabetes friendly.
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Crispy Air Fryer Green Beans
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh green beans
- 1 cup pork rind crumbs
- ½ tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 large egg
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup grated parmesan for topping
- Sea Salt for topping
- cooking spray
- Use my Breadcrumb recipe instead of pork rinds
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400 °F
- Wash and trim the green beans
- Add the garlic powder, salt and pepper to the pork rinds in a medium bowl
- In another medium bowl mix the egg and then toss the green beans into the egg and coat well
- Toss the beans with the egg and pork rind mixture into a large ziploc freezer bag and shake the beans until lightly coated.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and add the green beans, spritzing the top of the green beans with cooking spray as well
- Air fry at 400 for 3 minutes and then shake the basket and spritz with more cooking spray and air fry for another 3 minutes. Enjoy with your favourite dipping sauce and top with sea salt and parmesan.
- (Refer to the video instructions below if further clarification is needed)
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Katie Youngs says
Air fryers are so popular right now! I really need to get one. This recipe sounds delicious.
Oscar Chimenti says
Everyone needs an air fryer 🙂
Jeri says
These turned out great! What a great way to cook green beans! Thanks for the recipe!
Oscar Chimenti says
Welcome 🙂
Oscar Chimenti says
I love using my air fryer and these crispy green beans are so quick and easy to make.