Air fryer canned green beans! This is an easy way to get a healthy side dish ready in good time for dinner. Cooking canned veggies in the air fryer can improve the taste and texture allowing you to enjoy them more often.
The garlic and butter adds a nice touch to this recipe and takes it to the next level. Today, we will show you how to make canned green beans that taste better while sharing some ways you can use these in other dishes.
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Table of Contents
- Canned green beans
- Why we do this
- Ingredients
- How long to cook canned green beans in air fryer
- How to make air fryer canned green beans
- What to serve with it
- Canned green bean recipe ideas
- How to store and reheat
- Tips to make the best air fryer canned green beans
- FAQs
- More air fryer recipes
- Air fryer canned green beans
Canned green beans
Canned green beans are a pantry staple that can be found in almost every grocery store. While fresh green beans are delicious, canned green beans are a convenient and affordable alternative that can be used in a variety of dishes.
This is one of my favorite thanksgiving side dishes because it’s quick and easy. Talking of holidays, I love cooking turkey in a variety of ways I recently learnt how to cook a turkey in a slow cooker and loved it. Juicy and tender meat that you can easily brown afterwards in the oven if you like.
Related: air fryer canned potatoes, air fryer bacon wrapped green beans.
Why we do this
- Convenience: Canned green beans are already cooked and ready to use, which makes them convenient and time-saving.
- Budget friendly: it is an inexpensive alternative to fresh green beans
- Versatility: it can be used in a variety of recipes, such as soups, stews, casseroles, and salads.
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Ingredients
- Canned green beans
- Butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
How long to cook canned green beans in air fryer
The cooking time for air fryer canned green beans can vary depending on the specific air fryer model and the desired level of crispiness.
I cook mine in a non preheated air fry at 350°F for 4 to 6 mins. Check on it and add more time as needed.
How to make air fryer canned green beans
This is an overview of the recipe with step by step photos. Scroll down to the end of this post for a printable recipe card with the amount of ingredients and full recipe instructions.
- Open the can of green beans and drain the liquid. I recommend you transfer to a colander and rinse under running tap water.
- Transfer drained green beans to air fryer basket or tray and air fry at 350°F (180°C) got 4 to 6 mins. Add more time as needed.
- Toss in melted butter, garlic and black pepper till well coated.
- Serve with your favorite dish.
What to serve with it
There are a variety of recipes that go well these green beans. This one pan honey garlic chicken over rice is one of them. Below are some more options to choose from.
- Chicken, such as air fryer boneless chicken thighs, air fryer chicken leg quarters, air fryer lemon pepper chicken thighs and lots more.
- Fish: my favorite is air fryer salmon, we also love air fryer trout and air fried haddock
- Meatloaf: A classic meatloaf pairs well with canned green beans, and the green beans can be seasoned with garlic or onion to complement the flavors in the meatloaf.
- Other meats like Pork Chops, Steak.
Canned green bean recipe ideas
- Green Bean Casserole: Combine canned green beans with cream of mushroom soup and fried onions for a classic casserole dish.
- Green Bean Salad: Combine canned green beans with cherry tomatoes, red onion, and balsamic vinaigrette for a refreshing salad.
- Green Beans with Bacon: Cook canned green beans with our air fryer bacon bits for a savory side dish.
- Green Beans with Garlic: Cook canned green with garlic butter or toss in it as we did in today’s recipe.
How to store and reheat
If you have leftover canned green beans, you can store them in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Simply transfer the green beans to an airtight container and store them in the fridge.
Reheating Canned Green Beans
- Microwave: Transfer the green beans to a microwave-safe bowl and cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave on high for 1-2 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Air fryer: air fry 350°F for 3 mins or until warmed through.
Tips to make the best air fryer canned green beans
- No need to Preheat
- Empty the green beans into a colander. Run it under running water to rinse out the solution. Let green beans drain for about 2 mins.
- Canned green beans are soft and can easily get mushy so rinse gently. That’s why a colander is recommended you don’t need to use your hands. Let’s the running water do the rinsing.
- Shake the beans half way through cooking time.
- Add more time if you want it more crispy
FAQs
Here you’ll find answers to common questions about this recipe. If your question isn’t answered, please leave us a comment below and we’ll gladly answer them.
Draining and rinsing the green beans before air frying then tossing in melted butter and garlic will improve the taste.
You can season as you like but adding things like bacon bits can improve flavor.
Canned green beans won’t get as crispy as fresh green beans. However adding more time will help crisp it up.
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- This recipe was made using the Cosori air fryer. I like that it comes in 3 colors, Black, Red and White (my favorite)
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- Silicon spatula
- Heat resistant mat for your counter top
- Meal prep bowls for storage and easy reheating
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Air fryer canned green beans
Ingredients
- 2 Cans green beans
- 1 ½ Tablespoon butter
- ¼ Teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Open the can of green beans. Pour into a colander to drain.
- Rinse the green beans under tap water, then let it sit in the colander to drain for up to 2 mins.
- Transfer green beans to air fryer basket or tray and air fry at 350°F (180°C) got 4 to 6 mins.
- Toss in melted butter, garlic and black pepper till well coated.
- Serve with your favorite dish.
Nutrition
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How much garlic? Garlic powder or minced garlic?
Hi Gwen,
Either would work. I used garlic powder. Thanks