This Air Fryer Frozen Green Beans Recipe is a quick and easy way to serve up a scrumptious side dish with little effort needed. Frozen green beans are tossed in seasonings and then roasted in the air fryer until crispy. See my instructions and video below on how to make frozen green beans taste good using your air fryer.
Like green beans? Be sure to try my Easy Air Fryer Green Beans with Bacon, next!
Why You Will Love This Recipe:
- This recipe is quick and easy. Just like my Easy Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Tenders, there is no thawing required!
- Frozen veggies are such a convenient way to enjoy vegetables with minimal prep work. I love cooking frozen vegetables because I can cook them fast, and they last a long time in the freezer.
- There are so many ways to make frozen green beans taste good! See below for more seasoning ideas.
Q&A:
Nope, for this recipe you can cook the green beans from frozen.
Definitely. Frozen vegetables can be cooked in the air fryer without the need to thaw them.
Absolutely! Canned green beans will need to be completely drained and gently patted dry with a paper towel. Fresh green beans will need to be cooked longer until tender.
Seasonings For Frozen Green Beans:
There are so many ways that you can season and make frozen green beans taste good. Here are some additional seasoning ideas that you can try:
- Italian Seasoning
- Parmesan Cheese
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Red Pepper Flakes
- Fresh Lemon Juice
- Soy Sauce
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Sesame Oil
- Sliced Almonds
- Butter
- Bacon Grease
- Ranch Seasoning
- Brown Sugar
- Red Pepper Flakes
What To Serve with Air Fryer Frozen Green Beans:
Green beans can be served with so many different foods. Here are some ideas:
- Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Tenders
- Instant Pot Baby Potatoes
- Southern Fried Potatoes
- Steak
- Meatloaf
- Hamburgers
- Fried Chicken
- Pot Roast
- Grilled Chicken
- Salmon
- Salisbury Steak
Equipment Needed:
Air Fryer
Ingredients:
- Frozen Green Beans - Trader Joe’s, Birds Eye, or whatever brand you choose would work. I get a big bag of frozen green beans from Costco.
- Olive Oil - I used olive oil, but you can use whatever cooking oil you’d regularly use.
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic Powder
- Red Pepper Flakes - I only used a pinch to add extra flavor. You can add more if you would like your green beans spicy or omit altogether.
Air Fryer Instructions:
1. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. To a medium bowl, add the frozen green beans, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes. Stir until the green beans are well coated.
3. Add green beans to the air fryer and cook for 8 to 10 minutes. Check on them halfway through and give them a good shake.
4. Remove green beans from air fryer and enjoy!
Instant Pot Air Fryer Instructions:
1. Place the air fryer basket into the Instant Pot. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and set the timer for 10 minutes.
2. To a medium bowl, add the frozen green beans, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, red pepper flakes. Toss until the green beans are well coated.
3. Place the frozen green beans into the air fryer basket and air fry for 8 to 10 minutes until tender.
4. Remove green beans from air fryer and enjoy!
Recipe Variations And Substitutions:
Olive oil - I used olive oil but you can use whatever cooking oil you prefer. Melted butter can be used as well for extra flavor.
Storage And Reheating Instructions:
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees Fahrenheit and heat for 1-3 minutes until warm.
Pro Tips:
- The air fryer I used was the Ninja XL. Since all air fryers are different, you may need to adjust the cook time slightly based on the air fryer you are using. Always check on your food halfway through.
- Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, shaved almonds, melted butter, and crumbled bacon are all tasty additions that you can add on top of your green beans once cooked.
- These greens beans are tender. If you would like them less tender, then cook them a couple of minutes less.
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Easy Air Fryer Frozen Green Beans
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 pound frozen green beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ⅓ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ⅓ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
Instructions
Air Fryer Instructions:
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- To a medium bowl, add the frozen green beans, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes. Stir until the green beans are well coated.
- Add green beans to the air fryer and cook for 8 to 10 minutes. Check on them halfway through and give them a good shake.
- Remove green beans from air fryer and enjoy!
Instant Pot Air Fryer Instructions:
- Place the air fryer basket into the Instant Pot. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and set the timer for 10 minutes.
- To a medium bowl, add the frozen green beans, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, red pepper flakes. Toss until the green beans are well coated.
- Place the frozen green beans into the air fryer basket and air fry for 8 to 10 minutes until tender.
- Remove green beans from air fryer and enjoy!
Notes
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees Fahrenheit and heat for 1-3 minutes until warm.
- The air fryer I used was the Ninja XL. Since all air fryers are different, you may need to adjust the cook time slightly based on the air fryer you are using. Always check on your food halfway through.
- Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, shaved almonds, melted butter, and crumbled bacon are all tasty additions that you can add on top of your green beans once cooked.
- These greens beans are tender. If you would like them less tender, then cook them a couple of minutes less.
Sue
The best way to make frozen green beans! These have just the right amount of flavor and isn’t complicated.
Laila
loved this! more vegan recipes!!