I am…not a fan of green beans. They’re definitely in the bottom tier of vegetables for me. Not “I won’t touch this disgusting thing” (AHEM cucumbers), but definitely picked last for my dodgeball team. However, THESE delicious salty blistered air fryer green beans are a major exception.
As I mentioned in my chickpea scramble post, I’m navigating a few months of a quite restrictive diet protocol to try and heal all sorts of frustrating full-body symptoms stemming from gut health issues.
It’s going well, but is honestly quite challenging…both in not being able to enjoy some of my favorite foods, but also the sheer amount of time and planning it takes to have food I can eat each day (including an insane amount of vegetables).
And so I’ve come to really rely on my air fryer this summer, to help me quickly cook a variety of delicious veggies without heating my my house when it’s already hotter than Satan’s front porch outside. And no one is more shocked than I am that these green bean fries have become a daily staple!
You can read more about the detox (& gut health protocol) & my tips for staying sane/enjoying!
Preheat the air fryer at 400 F for a couple minutes while you prep the beans.
Put the beans in a bowl and spritz or lightly drizzle with oil. LIGHTLY. You don’t need much with an air fryer. Sprinkle liberally with fresh-ground Himalayan sea salt, and toss or stir to lightly coat the beans.
Throw the beans into the air fryer and cook at 400 F for 7-10 minutes (it will depend on your air fryer).
Check them at 5 minutes, give them a toss to flip, and continue cooking until they’re the level of blistered that you want.
Remove from the air fryer and sprinkle immediately with a little more sea salt. Serve hot and fresh.
It’s things like green bean fries that are getting me through this! Sometimes I’ve been throwing them on top of this sweet potato “toast” with guac and black beans.
Other super healthy side dishes you’ll love:
- Addictive Oven-Roasted Okra
- The Best Easy Cumin Roasted Broccoli Bits in the Air Fryer (or Oven)
- Crispy Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic-Honey Drizzle
- Roasted Sicilian Cauliflower
- Delicious & Easy Kale Salad
Easy Charred Air Fryer Green Beans
I’ve done this exact same technique with snow peas as well, and it’s delish!
- Green beans, trimmed and snapped to the length you prefer (they’ll shrink)
- Just a spritz of olive oil or avocado oil (the latter is ideal, to prevent oxidation)
- Fresh-ground Himalayan sea salt
Preheat the air fryer at 400 F for a couple minutes while you prep the beans.
Put the beans in a bowl and spritz or lightly drizzle with oil. LIGHTLY. You don’t need much with an air fryer. Sprinkle liberally with fresh-ground Himalayan sea salt, and toss or stir to lightly coat the beans.
Throw the beans into the air fryer and cook at 400 F for 7-10 minutes (it will depend on your air fryer). Check them at 5 minutes, give them a toss to flip, and continue cooking until they’re the level of blistered that you want.
Remove from the air fryer and sprinkle immediately with a little more sea salt. Serve hot and fresh.
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Easy Charred Air Fryer Green Beans ("Green Bean Fries")
Who knew how easy & amazing air fryer green beans are?! These delicious green bean fries take 10 minutes to make, perfect for any busy weeknight when you need a super healthy side dish.
Ingredients
- Green beans, trimmed and snapped to the length you prefer (they'll shrink)
- Just a spritz of olive oil or avocado oil (the latter is ideal, to prevent oxidation)
- Fresh-ground Himalayan sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer at 400 F for a couple minutes while you prep the beans.
- Put the beans in a bowl and spritz or lightly drizzle with oil. LIGHTLY. You don't need much with an air fryer. Sprinkle liberally with fresh-ground Himalayan sea salt, and toss or stir to lightly coat the beans.
- Throw the beans into the air fryer and cook at 400 F for 7-10 minutes (it will depend on your air fryer). Check them at 5 minutes, give them a toss to flip, and continue cooking until they're the level of blistered that you want.
- Remove from the air fryer and sprinkle immediately with a little more sea salt. Serve hot and fresh.
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