Air Fryer Asian Green Beans
When my sister Laurel got a new Air Fryer, we tested recipes for Air Fryer Green Beans and came up with these super-easy Asian Green Beans! If you’re a fan of green beans with Asian flavors, this four-ingredient recipe is as quick and easy as it gets.
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These extra delicious Air Fryer Asian Green Beans are a fun recipe idea I worked on with my sister Laurel! A few weeks ago I spent several days in Houston visiting Laurel and her thoughtful husband Carl, and while I was there I kept telling Laurel about how I love my Cuisinart Convection Air Fryer Toaster Oven (affiliate link). Then we were out shopping and found a good buy on the same model I have, and Laurel took one home!
Of course we had to try out the new Air Fryer, and when we found green beans in the fridge we experimented and came up with this extra quick and easy way to make tasty green beans that were loaded with Asian flavors. Laurel and I gobbled them up for a snack, and when I got back home I tried out the recipe with Kara so I could perfect it to share with you.
What ingredients do you need for this recipe?
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- green beans
- soy sauce or Gluten-Free Soy Sauce (affiliate link)
- Peanut Oil (affiliate link) or vegetable oil
- sesame oil (affiliate link)
How low in carbs are the Air Fryer Green Beans?
These amazing Asian green beans only have about 5 net carbs per serving.
Why use an Air Fryer to cook green beans?
For everyone who loves green beans, I think this recipe must be one of the best reasons to get an air fryer! This way of cooking green beans is easy, quick, and always creates perfect results. You can adjust the cooking time for make your green beans slightly crispy or more well done, whichever you prefer. And there are so many different ways to season the green beans, either before or after they come out of the Air Fryer.
What if you don’t have an Air Fryer?
Of course not everyone has an Air Fryer or wants to buy one, so if you don’t have a new Air Fryer, just make Garlicky Green Bean Stir Fry instead; those beans are also ultra-delicious!
Which Air Fryer Did I Use?
After Air Fryers were starting to really be popular, I discovered the Cuisinart Convection Air Fryer Toaster Oven which is the one I used for this recipe. This air fryer has a larger basket, which lets me fit plenty of food, and I find this model very easy to use. I also like the convenience of having an air fryer that stays out on the counter. (Air fryer links are affiliate links.)
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How to Make Air Fryer Asian Green Beans:
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- Trim ends of the green beans and then cut each one in half. (Regular thickness green beans are best for this recipe, not thin “French-Style” beans.)
- Whisk together soy sauce, peanut oil, and sesame oil to make the cooking sauce.
- Toss beans with the sauce until every bean is well-coated with sauce.
- Use a slotted spoon (or your fingers) to put beans in the Air Fryer basket, leaving the extra sauce in the bowl.
- Cook beans at 400F/200C for about 10-12 minutes (but check them, Air Fryers cook differently.)
- Serve hot and enjoy!
More Amazing Recipes for Green Beans:
- Roasted Green Beans with Mushrooms, Balsamic, and Parmesan
- Lemony Green Beans
- Instant Pot Green Beans with Bacon and Gorgonzola
Air Fryer Asian Green Beans
These easy Air Fryer Asian Green Beans are perfect for a quick side dish made in the Air Fryer!
Ingredients
- 1 lb green beans, trimmed and cut in half (Don't use thin "French Style" green beans unless you adjust the cooking time.)
- 2 T soy sauce (gluten-free if needed)
- 3 tsp. peanut oil
- 2 tsp. sesame oil
Instructions
- Trim ends of the green beans and then cut each one in half. (I do this by grabbing a handful of green beans, standing them up on the cutting board in my hand and trimming the ends. Then turn over and trim the other side and cut beans in half.)
- Whisk together soy sauce, peanut oil, and sesame oil to make the cooking sauce.
- Put beans in a bowl and toss beans with the sauce until every bean is well-coated with sauce.
- Use a slotted spoon (or your fingers) to put the beans in the Air Fryer basket, leaving the extra sauce in the bowl.
- Preheat Air Fryer to 400F/200C if you have a model that needs to be preheated.
- Cook beans for about 10-12 minutes or until they are done to your liking and barely starting to brown. (I would start to check check after 8 minutes, Air Fryers cook differently.)
Notes
This recipe for Easy Air Fryer Asian Green Beans was created by Kalyn and her sister Laurel when Kalyn was visiting in Houston.
Nutrition Information
Yield
4Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 94Total Fat 6gSaturated Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 5gCholesterol 0mgSodium 441mgCarbohydrates 9gFiber 4gSugar 4gProtein 3g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated by the Recipe Plug-In I am using. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee 100% accuracy, since many variables affect those calculations.
Low-Carb Diet / Low-Glycemic Diet / South Beach Diet Suggestions:
These green beans with Asian flavors are a great dish for low-carb and low-glycemic diet plans including Keto, and for any phase of the original South Beach Diet.
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Historical Notes for this Recipe:
This extra easy and tasty recipe for Air Fryer Asian Green Beans was first posted in 2019. It was last updated with more information in 2023.
8 Comments on “Air Fryer Asian Green Beans”
Thanks for another recipe. Air fryer is the only way I make green beans.
Glad you enjoyed them!
These are so yummy I could live on them! I always add a good splash of tabasco too. Love that air fryers basically roast vegetables really fast and actually brown the vegies in 10 minutes or less. I also use it for my beloved cauliflower and asparagus. And broccoli. Oh, and zuchinni. And turnips for the closest thing to a french fry I’ve come in years, even though I have to be careful not to eat to many of them since they’re a bit more carby… And even cubed tofu. Gotta love an air fryper. Happy New Year!
Thanks Barbara, so glad you enjoyed it. I agree that the Air Fryer is great for vegetables!
Oh wow! I need to make these. They look fabulous!
Hope you enjoy!
I make this is my air fryer all the time! I use coconut aminos, sesame oil, garlic salt, chopped bacon! if I have them, I will add sliced mushrooms.
it’s sooooo good!!! I use that same “sauce” with Brussels sprouts and asparagus, too!
Laura, that sounds delicious! I like the idea of adding bacon; will have to try that.