Air Fry Frozen Green Beans

March 13, 2024
Posted by 9b1rc

This air fry frozen green beans recipe is so easy! Did you know that you can air-fry frozen vegetables? Air fryer vegetable recipes are the best way to make a healthy side dish in a short cooking time.

You can make crispy green beans even when you can’t get your hands on fresh green beans. These air fryer frozen green beans come out as tender and crisp as fresh beans when you use this air frying method.

Air fryer vegetable recipes make the perfect side dish from the freezer to the dinner table in a matter of minutes.

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Our whole family loves this easy side dish. It pairs well with all of our favorite main dishes and can be altered by using our favorite seasonings.

What You Will Need to Air Fry Frozen Green Beans

To make these easy air fryer green beans you only need a few simple ingredients.

258 grams of frozen green beans
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp sea salt

For the green beans, you can use any frozen green beans. We are using haricot string beans, but you can also use French green beans. If you don’t love garlic then you can opt for your favorite seasoning ideas like onion powder, red pepper flakes, or simple salt and black pepper.

frozen green beans, salt garlic and olive oil

You will also need an air fryer. If you love air fryer recipes and this healthy way of cooking vegetables then investing in an air fryer is a must. We have the Ninja Foodi, and love it! The Ninja Foodi can be found online here: Ninja Foodi. You can also find different brands of air fryers in different sizes with different capabilities online here: air fryers.

How to Air Fry Frozen Green Beans in the Ninja Foodi Air Fryer

First, preheat the air fryer at 390 degrees F for 3-5 minutes before cooking.

Next, place the frozen green beans in a large bowl. Add the olive oil, salt, and garlic powder. Toss to coat.

season frozen green beans with salt and garlic

Then transfer the seasoned green beans to the air fryer basket. For best results, spread the green beans out in a single layer. Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket.

how to cook frozen green beans in the ninja foodi air fryer

How Long to Cook Frozen Green Beans in an Air Fryer

First, select the ‘air crisp’ function. Set the air fryer temperature to 390 degrees F. Then set the cook time to 4 minutes. Press start.

At the halfway point, at about two minutes, open the air fryer and toss the green beans to make sure that all sides of the green beans are exposed to the hot air during the cooking process.

Then allow the green beans to continue air frying.

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Air Fryer Frozen Green Bean Recipe

After only 4 short minutes the green beans are done. This delicious side dish is a healthy alternative to standard frying and a great side dish for busy weeknights.

Garnish the finished green beans with a sprinkle of salt, or a squeeze of lemon juice and enjoy.

What to Serve Air Fryer Frozen Green Beans With

These air-fried frozen green beans have a tender and crispy texture. They are perfect for weeknight dinners, and go well alongside these other recipes:

Yield:
3

Prep Time:
5 minutes

Cook Time:
4 minutes

Total Time:
4 minutes

This air fry frozen green beans recipe is easy to make and the family will love it! Did you know that you can air-fry frozen vegetables?

Ingredients

258 grams of frozen green beans
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp sea salt

Instructions

Prehear air fryer for 3-5 minutes at 390 degrees F
In a large bow, toss frozen green beans with olive oil, garlic powder and sea salt.
Transfer seasoned green beans to the air fryer basket.
Select air crisp function. Set temp for 390 degrees. Set cook time for 4 minutes.
At the halfway point of 2 minutes toss the green beans in the air fryer basket
After 4 minutes the green beans are tender and crisp.
Serve and enjoy