Air fryer keto green beans make a delicious plant-based snack or low-carb side dish. This air fryer recipe also requires few ingredients, and you’ll have a nutritious snack in just 30 minutes!
I love multi-use recipes! These air fryer keto green beans make a healthy snack or are perfect when paired with chicken or fish. Sometimes, I will go the extra mile and coat them in pork panko or Parmesan and turn them into green bean fries! You can even chop them into small pieces and add them to stir-frys or casseroles. Multi-use, homemade, and keto-friendly. Yes, please!
Are green beans keto?
Yes, green beans are suitable for a ketogenic diet and are considered low-carb beans. They are relatively similar to keto-friendly green vegetables like broccoli and brussels sprouts. In fact, 10 whole green beans equal 3 net carbohydrates, 1 gram of protein, and 20 calories.
Can you cook fresh green beans in an air fryer?
Absolutely! I even recommend it. Cooking green beans in an air fryer will give you complete control over how cooked you’d like them to be. Aim for a shorter cooking time if you are in the mood for slightly roasted green beans. For crispier edges, cook them for 20-25 minutes. Of course, each air fryer works differently, so following the manufacturer’s recommendations is best.
Ingredients
- 1 pound of fresh green beans
- Kosher salt
- Black Pepper
- Dried oregano
- Red pepper flakes
How to make air fryer keto green beans
- Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F.
- Rinse green beans under cold water and blot dry with paper towels. Remove stems.
- Place green beans in a bowl, drizzle them with olive oil, and season with salt, pepper, oregano, and pepper flakes. Gently toss to coat.
- Place green beans into the air fryer basket. If you are cooking more than 1 pound, you will need to cook them in batches.
- Slide the basket in, and set the timer for 20 minutes. Shake the basket halfway through the cooking time.
- Once cooked, place them onto a serving platter and top with your choice of grated Parmesan or your favorite toppings.
- Pair this side dish with my Low-Carb Bruschetta Chicken.
Tips
- Don’t forget to remove the stems. After washing and drying your green beans, cut off the stems.
- Use fresh green beans for this recipe.
- Discard super small green beans. There are always a few in each bag and these little beans will burn up in your air fryer. Use green beans about 3 1/2″ to 4″ long.
- Cook them in batches. If you have more than 1 pound of green beans, it’s best to air fry them in batches.
- Customize your toppings. Top these delicious air fryer keto green beans with grated Parmesan, crumbled feta, fried garlic, or crumbled bacon.
Air Fryer Keto Green Beans
Ingredients
- 1 pound of fresh green beans
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black Pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/8 teaspoons red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F.
- Rinse green beans under cold water and blot dry with paper towels. Remove stems.
- Place green beans in a bowl, drizzle them with olive oil, and season with salt, pepper, oregano, and pepper flakes. Gently toss to coat.
- Place green beans into the air fryer basket. If you are cooking more than 1 pound, you will need to cook them in batches.
- Slide the basket in, and set the timer for 20 minutes. Shake the basket halfway through the cooking time.
- Once cooked, place them onto a serving platter and top with grated Parmesan or your favorite toppings.
