Air Fryer Green Beans with Paprika Garlic Aioli
Have you found that as an adult you actually really enjoy vegetables and find yourself craving them? When you find a way to prepare them that you love, it actually becomes pretty easy to get in your recommended daily serving. These air fryer green beans are such an easy side dish to whip up that we bet you’ll find yourself making them over and over again. Easy, tasty, and healthy – what more could you ask for?
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We’re serving our air fryer green beans with a dipping sauce that is so incredibly addictive. This paprika garlic aioli adds just the right amount of flavor without being too overpowering. Plus it pairs perfectly with the Cajun seasoning we’re using on the green beans. Serve this dish up with something simple like our Almond Crusted Chicken to add some brightness to the meal. Or go all out by enjoying it with an equally flavorful dish like our Herb Butter Pork Chops.
Air Fryer Green Beans Recipe Tips:
+ You can also use frozen green beans in this recipe. Just increase the cooking time to about 12-15 minutes. (This will vary based on your air fryer.) You want them to be slightly crispy.
+ If you can’t find Cajun seasoning at the grocery store, or simply don’t want an additional spice in your spice cabinet, whip up your own seasoning blend with this easy recipe using pantry staples.
+ You can whip up a big batch up this aioli and keep it in the fridge for 1-2 weeks. Be sure to store it in an airtight container and give it a good stir before you enjoy it again.
+ If you don’t have an air fryer, follow this guide for how to convert air fryer recipes for the oven.
Air Fryer Green Beans
Ingredients
Green Beans
- 1 lb fresh green beans, see recipe tips for frozen
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
Paprika Garlic Aioli
- 1/3 cup mayo
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 clove garlic, grated or minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- pinch of salt, to taste
Equipment
Instructions
- Toss green beans with the oil and Cajun seasoning.
- Transfer to the air fryer and cook at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 8-10 minutes or until slightly browned and tender as desired.
- Meanwhile, whisk together the ingredients for the paprika aioli.
- Serve the green beans hot with the aioli to drizzle or dip!