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Green Beans Health Benefits

Simple Roasted or Air Fryer Green Beans

Are you looking for a delicious, healthy anti-inflammatory side dish that is quick to prepare in your oven or your air fryer? This is the recipe your whole family will enjoy!
Course Side Dish
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups fresh green beans cleaned and ends snapped
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • Salt, fresh cracked pepper and minced garlic to taste
  • Toasted slivered almonds or crumbled bacon for serving (optional)

Instructions
 

Instructions for Roasting

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Toss cleaned green beans in olive oil until all beans are coated. Place on a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Sprinkle with salt, pepper and garlic to taste.
  • Roast for 20-25 minutes or to desired tenderness, turning halfway through cooking.
  • Top with slivered almonds or crumbled bacon for serving, if desired.

Instructions for Air Fryer

  • Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
  • Toss cleaned green beans with olive oil until all beans are coated. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste, ensuring all beans have been seasoned. Place in a single layer in fryer basket.
  • Air fry for 10-12 minutes or to desired tenderness, turning halfway through cooking.
  • Top with slivered almonds or crumbled bacon for serving, if desired.

Notes

If you are on a diet that excludes oil, spray your green beans with olive or coconut oil spray before seasoning. You may need to spray them again when turning half way through cooking.
Keyword Air Fryer, Anti-Inflammatory, Green Beans, Side Dish