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Air Fryer Green Beans in Creamy Peanut Sauce

Gluten Free
No-Bake
Vegan
Dairy Free

Nutty and rich, these green beans are coated in a bold, savory-sweet peanut sauce that’s full of flavor. Simple, satisfying, and seriously good.

air fried crunchy peanut green beans recipe

This is a small-batch recipe using 1 lb of green beans, ideal for one or two people. Increase servings easily using the 2x or 3x controls in the recipe card.

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Green Beans in Peanut Sauce (Air Fryer Recipe)

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Nutty and rich, these green beans are coated in a bold, savory-sweet peanut sauce that’s full of flavor. Simple, satisfying, and seriously good.
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Prep Time
1 minute
Cook Time
15 minutes

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American

Servings 2
Calories 263 kcal

Equipment

  • air fryer , I used 4 qt
  • silicone air fryer basket liner , optional for easy clean up

Ingredients

  • 1 lb green beans washed, trimmed, and cut into thirds
  • 1 Tbsp sesame oil
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • 2 Tbsp peanut butter
  • 1 Tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp honey optional — omit or reduce to half depending on desired sweetness

Instructions

  • Wash the green beans, trim any woody ends, and cut them into thirds. Place the beans in a mixing bowl.
    Wash green beans. Trim woody ends and cut green beans into thirds.
  • Add sesame oil, garlic powder, peanut butter, dark soy sauce, and honey if using.
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  • Toss with tongs or your hands to coat the beans evenly in the sauce.
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  • Transfer the coated green beans to the air fryer basket in a single layer if possible.
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  • Air fry at 340°F for 15–17 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even crisping.
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  • Remove the green beans and transfer to a serving plate.
  • Sprinkle with chopped peanuts if desired and serve warm. Enjoy!
    air fried crunchy peanut green beans recipe

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Nutrition

Calories: 263kcal
Carbohydrates: 28g
Protein: 8g
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7g
Sodium: 250mg
Potassium: 585mg
Fiber: 7g
Sugar: 18g
Vitamin A: 1565IU
Vitamin C: 28mg
Calcium: 93mg
Iron: 3mg
Zinc: 1mg
***Net Carbs: 21g



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What to do with Leftover Green Beans

Leftover green beans are versatile and make great additions to many meals. Try these ideas: add them to a vegetable curry for extra texture, fold them into a frittata for a quick breakfast or lunch, toss them into potato or grain salads for color and crunch, mix them into pasta with olive oil and lemon for a light side, or stir them into fried rice for a simple weeknight meal. These options keep your week interesting and help reduce waste.

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