Creamy Peanut-Sauce Green Beans (Air Fryer Recipe)

Gluten Free

No-Bake

Vegan

Dairy Free

Nutty and rich, these green beans are tossed in a bold savory-sweet peanut sauce that delivers big flavor. The recipe is simple, satisfying, and perfect as a side for weeknight dinners.

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This is a small-batch recipe using 1 lb of green beans — ideal for one or two people. It’s easy to scale up; simply multiply the ingredients to serve more.

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

Cook Time
15

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 taste

Instructions

Wash the green beans, trim the woody ends, and cut into thirds. Place them in a mixing bowl.
Add sesame oil, garlic powder, peanut butter, dark soy sauce, and honey (if using) to the bowl.
Toss the beans with tongs or your hands until they are evenly coated with the sauce.
Transfer the coated green beans to the air fryer basket in a single layer.
Air fry at 340°F for 15–17 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through for even cooking.
Remove the beans from the fryer and transfer to a serving plate.
Sprinkle with chopped peanuts if desired and serve warm.

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Nutrition

Calories: 263kcal
Carbohydrates: 28g
Protein: 8g
Fat: 16g
Sodium: 250mg
Fiber: 7g
Sugar: 18g
Vitamin A: 1565IU
Vitamin C: 28mg
Calcium: 93mg
Iron: 3mg

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What to do with Leftover Green Beans

Leftover green beans are versatile and great for meal planning. Here are ideas to use them throughout the week: add to a vegetable curry, fold into a frittata, toss into a potato or pasta salad, mix into fried rice, or use as a topping for grain bowls. They add color, texture, and nutrition with minimal effort.

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