Spicy Air Fryer Green Beans

4.5
(36)

These air fryer green beans are simple, crispy, and spicy with a delicious sesame-soy-garlic flavor combination.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 12 ounces fresh green beans, trimmed

  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil

  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce

  • 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients. Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

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  2. Place green beans in a large bowl. Whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a separate bowl, then pour over green beans. Toss to coat and let marinate for 5 minutes.

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  3. Place 1/2 of the green beans in the air fryer basket.

  4. Cook in the preheated air fryer, shaking basket halfway, until crispy, about 10 to 12 minutes. Repeat with remaining green beans.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

60 Calories
4g Fat
7g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 60
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Sodium 80mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 7g 2%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 2g 3%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 34mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 192mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.