Air fryer canned green beans are a quick, easy, and perfect vegetable side dish for everyone. They are slightly crunchy, tender on the inside, and ready in under 10 minutes.
These green beans are a great option for any meal. A low carb, keto, gluten-free, and vegan too. Making air fryer canned green beans is a great way to use up canned vegetables and add a bit of flavour and texture to your meals. Simply drain the canned green beans, toss them with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper, and air fry them for 10 minutes.
Canned Green Beans in an Air Fryer
These air fryer green beans are so versatile that they can be used in various green bean recipes. They can be served as a delicious side dish, added to salads, or used as a topping for pizzas, stir-fries, or pasta dishes. You can also get creative and use them in other recipes, such as green bean fritters or green bean soup.
This canned green beans recipe is easy with less cooking time. If you want to get the best of these canned green beans, gently drain them because they are soft and can quickly get mushy. It is therefore advised to use a colander and avoid using your hands. pared to canned green beans. But allowing it extra time can make it more crisp for you to enjoy.
Ingredients you will need to make yours
Cans of green beans
Garlic granules/powder
Chili flakes
Avocado oil - substitute with any oil of choice
Salt and black pepper to taste
Air fryer temperature varies depending on size, make, and model. My delicious cravings recipe time is subject to a preheated air fryer. If you are trying this recipe for the first time, deduct 2 minutes from the cooking time and increase it if needed to allow the food to cook evenly.
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How to Cook Canned Green Beans in an Air Fryer
Open the can of green beans. Pour into a colander to drain the liquid. Let it sit in the colander to drain for a minute or two.
In a large bowl, toss in oil, garlic, chili flakes, salt, and black pepper till well coated. Then, pour into the air fryer basket for 5-7 mins at 175C/350F.
Remove beans from the basket. Season beans with pepper and enjoy this perfect side dish!
How to Store
Transfer leftover green beans to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
How to Reheat Canned Green Beans (Microwave or Air Fryer)
Pour the green beans in a bowl that is safe to use in the microwave and cover with a damp paper towel. For 1-2 minutes, cook and stir occasionally.
Air fryer: reheat for 1-2 minutes at 175C/350F or until well heated.
Tips
- You do not need to preheat your air fryer to make these canned beans in your air fryer.
- Remember to shake the beans halfway through cooking time.
- For extra flavor, add any simple seasoning to the beans before air frying. Onion powder, black pepper, or Italian seasoning.
- Pour the green beans into a colander and drain. Rinse the liquid out by running it under water. Allow the green beans a minute or two to drain.
- You can use olive oil instead of butter if you like, it works fine.
Recipe
Canned Green Beans in an Air Fryer
Equipment
- Air fryer
Ingredients
- 2 cans of green beans 400g per can
- ¼ teaspoon garlic granules/powder
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes
- 1½ tablespoons Avocado oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Open the can of green beans. Pour into a colander to drain the liquid.Let it sit in the colander to drain for a minute or two.In a large bowl, toss in garlic granules, chili flakes, oil, salt and black pepper till well coated.
- Pour into the air fryer basket for 5-7 mins at 175C/350F.
- Remove beans from the basket. Serve and enjoy this perfect side dish!
Notes
Nutrition
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