Air Fryer Green Bean Casserole Recipe (No Canned Cream of Mushroom Soup)

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Air Fryer Green Bean Casserole Recipe (No Canned Cream of Mushroom Soup)

Air fryer green bean casserole made with no canned cream of mushroom soup is still full of the classic flavors and textures; it's rich, savory, and creamy with a crunchy onion topping. And it's easy to whip up in a matter of minutes before you pop it into the air fryer!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword Air Fryer Green Bean Casserole

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 264kcal

Author Faith Gorsky

Ingredients

4 cups frozen cut green beans thawed and drained (see Notes)
1/2 cup half and half
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup French's Crispy Fried Onions divided into 1/4 cup + 3/4 cup
4 ounces cream cheese cut into 8 pieces

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Instructions

Add the beans, half and half, Worcestershire, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, 1/4 cup fried onions (reserving 3/4 cup for topping), and cream cheese to a large bowl. Toss to combine.
Transfer the mixture to a 6-cup oven-safe gratin dish (or two 3-cup oven-safe gratin dishes) and cover with foil.
Preheat an air fryer to 350F. Add the casserole, and air fry for 25 minutes.
Remove the cover on the green bean casserole, give it a stir, and spread the remaining 3/4 cup of fried onions evenly on top. Return to the air fryer to brown the onions, about 5 minutes.

Notes

To Make This With Canned Cream of Mushroom Soup: If you prefer to make this casserole the traditional way with a can of cream of mushroom soup, it's easy to do. Omit the half and half, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cream cheese. Use 1 (10.5-ounce) can of cream of mushroom soup, 1/2 cup of milk, and 1 teaspoon of soy sauce.
Draining Frozen Green Beans: If you're using frozen green beans, thaw them, and then drain them well. To drain them, put them in a colander or fine mesh sieve, and firmly press down with a spoon to get rid of as much liquid as possible (they hold a lot of water!).
To Use Fresh Green Beans Instead of Frozen: Rinse the beans, trim off the stem ends, cut them into 1-inch pieces, and blanch them. To blanch green beans, bring a pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Once boiling, add the beans and cook until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. (Don't overcook the beans or your casserole will be mushy!) Drain the beans, add them to a large bowl with ice water to stop the cooking, and then drain them again. Now they're ready to use!
Storage and Reheating: Once it's cool, you can store this casserole covered in the fridge for up to 4 days. To reheat, cover the dish with foil and reheat in a 350F preheated oven or air fryer until warm.

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