Air-Fryer Green Beans

By Eleanore Park

Published Nov. 2, 2022

Air-Fryer Green Beans
Armando Rafael for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Cyd Raftus McDowell. Prop Stylist: Paige Hicks.
Total Time
10 minutes
Rating
4(748)
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Tossed simply with balsamic vinegar, olive oil, red-pepper flakes and grated garlic, green beans in the air fryer blister beautifully in a fraction of the time without heating up the oven. Equally tasty hot or at room temperature, these green beans can be made ahead and set aside if you want to cook a main dish in the air fryer after they’ve crisped. Green beans will crisp up nicely if left undisturbed in the air fryer, but like an oven, an air fryer can contain hot spots, so it’s worth shaking the green beans at least once for even cooking. 

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Ingredients

Yield:2 servings
  • ½ pound green beans, trimmed
  • 1½tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼teaspoon red-pepper flakes
  • 2garlic cloves, finely grated
  • Salt 
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Nutritional analysis per serving (2 servings)

110 calories; 7 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 5 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 11 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams dietary fiber; 6 grams sugars; 2 grams protein; 315 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat air fryer to 375 degrees, if preheating is recommended for your air fryer.

  2. Step 2

    In a medium bowl, combine the green beans, vinegar, olive oil, red-pepper flakes and garlic. (If there are any nubbins of garlic left after grating, throw those pieces into the air fryer as well; those bits transform into tasty crisps, golden on the outside but still tender and soft inside.) Season the green beans with salt and toss to coat, massaging the garlic onto the green beans.

  3. Step 3

    Transfer green beans to the air fryer basket and scrape any remaining dressing on top. Fry at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes, tossing with tongs or shaking the basket halfway through, until the green beans are charred in spots and fork-tender. (If you like your green beans with more bite, fry them on the lower end of this time range.)

  4. Step 4

    Transfer green beans and any crisped garlic pieces back to the mixing bowl or to a new serving bowl and top with any remaining sauce from the air fryer. Season to taste with salt and serve hot or at room temperature.

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Comments

TimA

For a sweet and sour twist, I use the same amount of green beans, toss in a Tsp of olive oil, a Tsp of honey, half tsp of Kosher salt and dash of dried thyme. 375 x 8 minutes or 350 x 10 minutes if you don’t like the crispy blackened edges (play around with your air fryer). I make them in two batches to keep the cooking even and stop the fryer earlier with the second batch as they are invariably more likely to burn.

Susan T White

Not cooked enough after 8–10 minutes. Maybe should cook longer and at higher temp.

Chin

This was so good and easy! I love blistered and wrinkled green beans, but I do not love standing over a hot stove for them. This did take a bit more than 10 minutes from prep to finish (maybe more like 15-18) but the flavors and textures are totally worth it

Julie

Recipe says to add back any remaining sauce from air fryer….Does this mean you don’t use the grate on the bottom of the air fryer, you just put the beans in the bottom of the basket? (I use an I stand Pot air fryer.)

DH

I made this last night. I didn't have red pepper flakes or balsamic vinegar but someone in the comments suggested dijon mustard as a substitute for the red pepper flakes and I used red wine vinegar in place of the balsamic and it was DELICIOUS! I will never again saute green beans in a pan again.

eliza383

I love balsamic but this came out a bit strong for me

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