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These Air Fryer Green Beans are crisp, tender, and full of flavor. They cook in just minutes and make the perfect quick side dish for almost any meal. Ready in just 15 minutes.
Green beans are one of those vegetables I always keep in the fridge because they are easy to cook and go with just about anything. If I do not have fresh green beans, I most definitely have a pack or 2 frozen green beans in my freezer.
The air fryer has honestly become my favorite way to make them. It takes only a few minutes, and the beans come out tender with a little crisp on the outside, which my family actually prefers over boiled or steamed green beans.
You may also like my sauteed green beans or my oven-roasted parmesan green beans.
Recipe Overview
Ingredients needed
Below is a list of ingredients you will need to make this recipe. Full measurements are listed in the recipe card below.
- Fresh Green Beans: I do like using fresh green beans. Just trim off the edges. You may also use frozen green beans.
- Olive Oil: Any other oil of your choice will work. I sometimes like using avocado oil.
- Kosher salt and pepper, to taste
- Garlic Powder: You may use fresh garlic, but mince it well.
- Dried Basil: Or any other seasoning of your choice. Do not use fresh basil.
- Optional, to serve: Shaved parmesan cheese, lemon wedges
Recipe Tips
- Trim the ends first: Remove the tough stem ends before cooking for the best texture.
- Dry the beans well: After washing, pat the green beans dry so they roast rather than steam in the air fryer.
- Don’t overcrowd the basket: Spread the beans in a single layer so they cook evenly and get slightly crisp.
- Shake halfway through cooking: This helps them cook evenly and prevents burning.
- Adjust cooking time: Thinner beans cook faster, while thicker beans may need an extra minute or two.
How to make Air Fryer Green Beans
- Trim the ends of the green beans and place them in a sheet pan or a very
large bowl.
- Drizzle with the oil and add the seasonings. Use your hands to toss very well until all pieces are coated.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400F. Air fry the green beans in 2 batches, for 6-8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway.
- Serve with parmesan and lemon wedges, if desired.
Common Questions
You do not need to soak green beans before cooking them. You can blanch them in salted water to help tenderize it but is not really necessary.
No. Fresh green beans can go straight into the air fryer after trimming and seasoning.
Yes, but they may be softer. Cook them for a few more minutes and shake the basket halfway through.
Most green beans cook in the air fryer in about 8–10 minutes at 380°F, depending on their size.
Flavor Variations
These green beans are great with simple seasoning, but you can easily switch up the flavor:
- Garlic Parmesan: Toss with grated parmesan after cooking
- Lemon Pepper: Add fresh lemon juice and cracked pepper
- Spicy: Sprinkle with chili flakes or a little sriracha
- Asian-inspired: Toss with sesame oil and sesame seeds
Storage Tips
- Refrigerator: Store leftovers for up to 3 days
- Reheating: Air fry for a few minutes to crisp them back up
- Freezing: Not recommended since cooked green beans become soft
What to serve with green beans
- Baked BBQ Chicken Breast
- Chicken Adobo Recipe
- Healthy Shrimp Scampi
- Mediterranean Baked Salmon
- Lemon Chicken Breast
- Baked Buffalo Chicken Breast
- Jerk Chicken Recipe
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Air Fryer Green Beans
Ingredients
- 1.5 pound fresh green beans
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Kosher salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
Optional
- Shaved parmesan cheese or lemon wedges, to serve
Instructions
- Trim the ends of the 1.5 pound fresh green beans and place them in a sheet pan or a very large bowl.
- Drizzle with the 1 tablespoon olive oil and add the seasonings (Kosher salt and pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon dried basil). Use your hands to toss very well until all pieces are coated.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400F. Air fry the green beans in 2 batches, for 6-8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway.
- Serve with Shaved parmesan cheese or lemon wedges, if desired.
Notes
- You may add any seasoning of your choice in addition to the garlic powder
- Try swapping olive oil with avocado oil
- Frozen green beans can be used, but fresh green beans are preferred.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Very healthy and delicious