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Need a quick veggie side? These Air Fryer frozen green beans are perfect! They’re crunchy, savory and perfect to team up with any kind of protein- and making them is SO easy too.
Air frying frozen veggies is an absolute game-changer- all you’ll need is a some seasonings, a bit of oil and your trusty Air Fryer. That’s it! If you love quick veggie sides, also check out my Air Fryer frozen vegetables and Air Fryer frozen Brussels sprouts, which are super versatile and come together in just minutes!
I almost always turn to these air fried frozen green beans when I’m looking for a quick veggie side to put on the table on a busy weeknight. They’re always so effortless, and work perfectly with almost any kind of protein- just like my Air Fryer frozen broccoli.
Got fresh green beans at hand? Try my simple Air Fryer green beans recipe- or my Air Fryer green bean fries if you have at a few extra minutes and want to try something different.
Quick Look At This Recipe
✨ Flavor: Crunchy and garlicky.
⏱️ Prep time: 5 minutes.
🔥 Cook time: 10 minutes.
⏲️ Total time: 15 minutes.
👥 Servings: 5 servings.
🥄 Tools: Air Fryer.
❄️ Freezer friendly: Yes.
👩🏻🍳 Tip: Use Air Fryer roasted garlic to season the green beans for that delicious, smoky flavor and aroma.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It’s quick, healthy and versatile- just like my Air Fryer edamame.
- These green beans go straight from the freezer to the Air Fryer, which saves a lot of time, especially on busy weeknights when dinner needs to get on the table.
- Air frying frozen green beans makes them nice and tender, but still have that bit of crunch on the outside.
Recipe Ingredients
- Frozen green beans: You’ll need about two 8 ounce bags of green beans. I like to use Bird’s Eye frozen green beans.
- Olive oil: To help the seasonings stick to the beans. Extra virgin olive oil is great, but you can also use melted butter if you want to.
- Seasonings: I kept it simple and just used a dash of garlic powder (you can use fresh garlic too), some salt and pepper. Sometimes, I also add a dash of my homemade poultry seasoning.
See recipe card for quantities.
Variations
- Change up the flavors by experimenting with the seasonings. I like to add my DIY ranch seasoning or my favorite homemade taco seasoning, but you can try using almost anything you prefer!
- You can also just drizzle some soy sauce for a bit of umami (like I did with my Air Fryer mushrooms) or squeeze some fresh lemon juice for a citrusy kick.
- You can also top the air fried beans with a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese or even goat’s cheese or blue cheese. If you’re sensitive to dairy, nutritional yeast can work well too!
- If you can’t have dairy, sprinkle nutritional yeast on your green beans for a cheesy flavor.
- To lend these air fried frozen green beans an Asian flavor, use sesame oil instead of olive oil to coat them. I did this when I made my Air Fryer snap peas and flavor was incredible!
How to Make Air Fryer Frozen Green Beans
- Add green beans to a large mixing bowl along with the olive oil. Toss well to coat them all nicely.
- Add in the garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, then toss the green beans again to season.
- Transfer seasoned green beans to the preheated Air Fryer basket, and spread evenly in a single layer.
- Air fry frozen green beans at 380 F for 10-12 minutes, until tender and they reach your desired crispness. Shake basket or toss during air frying.
Serving Ideas & Suggestions
These Air Fryer frozen green beans are super versatile as a side. Pair them with some Air Fryer frozen chicken or Air Fryer orange chicken to make a quick weeknight meal, or team them up with some cheesy Air Fryer pesto salmon or some Air Fryer Nashville hot chicken if you’re looking for a simple side with an elegant meal.
I almost always turn to them whenever I’m making my Air Fryer chicken fried steak or Air Fryer Teriyaki salmon bites.
Recipe Tips & Tricks
- If you want to make these with thawed green beans, you can rinse them in water until they defrost. Remember to lower the air frying time by a few minutes too!
- Make sure you don’t overcrowd the Air Fryer basket. The key to getting these green beans to crisp up a bit is to make sure there’s enough room for the hot air to flow through. I did this when I made my Air Fryer cauliflower and Air Fryer zucchini and they both had that beautiful golden brown caramelization.
- I make this recipe in my Cosori Air Fryer. Depending on your device size and wattages, you may need to adjust the cooking time a little.
- Shake the Air Fryer basket a couple of times during the cooking time. Doing this will help the beans crisp up nicely.
- For some extra yumminess, top the green beans with some chopped Air Fryer bacon right before you serve.
Recipe FAQs
Store your leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for 3-5 days.
To reheat, return to the Air Fryer, and air fry at 380 F for a couple of minutes, until warmed.
Since you are tossing the green beans in olive oil, there is no need to grease the basket.
More Air Fryer Vegetable Sides
Side Dishes
Air Fryer Carrots
Side Dishes
Air Fryer Squash
Side Dishes
Air Fryer Okra
Side Dishes
Air Fryer Peppers and Onions
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Air Fryer Frozen Green Beans
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 16 ounces frozen green beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, or melted butter or sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, or fresh garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 380 degrees F
- The only prep for these, it to add them to a large mixing bowl, toss the green beans with olive oil or melted butter, until they are coated.
- Add in the garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, then toss with the green beans to season.
- Transfer seasoned green beans to the preheated air fryer basket, spread evenly in a single layer.
- Air fry frozen green beans at 380 degrees F for 10-12 minutes, until tender and they reach your desired crispness. Shake basket or toss during air frying.
Notes
- If you want to make these with thawed green beans, you can rinse them in water until they thaw. Just lower the air frying time by a few minutes.
- Arrange the seasoned green beans in a single layer in your Air Fryer basket, and shale the basket a couple of times for even crispiness.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
