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Air Fryer Green Beans

Easy to make green beans made with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, and cooked in the air fryer for 6-8 minutes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Calorie
Skill Level: Beginner
Servings: 4
Author: Rena Awada

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.
    hand cutting the trims off green beans on a white cutting board
  • 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.
    hand tossing the green beans in a bowl
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400F. Air fry the green beans in 2 batches, for 6-8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway.
    green beans laid out in the air fryer basket
  • Serve with Shaved parmesan cheese or lemon wedges, if desired.
    top view green beans on a round white plate

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

Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 592mg | Potassium: 375mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1176IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 2mg