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These tender, crispy and lightly seasoned Air Fryer green beans are the perfect 10-minute side dish you can put together with any main. They’re ridiculously easy to make, and you need just 3 simple ingredients to make them.
Just like my Air Fryer zucchini and Air Fryer edamame, these are super versatile- serve them as a quick side with any weeknight meal or feature them on your holiday table.
Cooking fresh veggies in the Air Fryer is an absolute game-changer. The high heat actually lends a beautiful golden brown caramelization on the outside which crisps up the veggies, while still leaving them tender on the inside.
I’ve tried making Air Fryer Snap Peas, Air Fryer Broccolini and even Air Fryer carrots, but this time, I wanted to try something simple and versatile, and green beans seemed like the perfect idea.
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✨ Flavor: Subtle and sweet.
⏱️ Prep time: 5 minutes.
🔥 Cook time: 10 minutes.
⏲️ Total time: 15 minutes.
👥 Servings: 4 servings.
🥄 Tools: Air Fryer.
❄️ Freezer friendly: Yes.
👩🏻🍳 Tip: To lend the green beans an extra rich flavor, swap the olive oil for some unsalted butter- like I did with my Air Fryer corn on the cob recipe.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Air fried green beans have the perfect balance of crispiness and juiciness.
- They come together super quick- in just 10 minutes, just like my Air Fryer asparagus.
- You get to experiment with different seasonings and tweak the flavors to your liking!
- No need to use the skillet- air frying is SO much easier and mess-free!
Recipe Ingredients
- Green beans: Fresh green beans! Make sure you choose ones that are ripe and firm, and don’t have any soft spots or discoloration.
- Olive oil: To help the seasoning stick to the beans, and also for that golden brown caramelization. You can also use avocado oil if you want to- like I did for my Air Fryer frozen vegetables recipe.
- Seasonings: I kept it simple and just used some salt and pepper. You can use garlic powder, chili powder or Italian seasoning too.
See recipe card for quantities.
Variations
- To make spicy air fried green beans, use red pepper flakes, chili powder or cayenne pepper to season them before air frying.
- Team up sesame oil and a dash of soy sauce and use that to coat the green beans to lend them a stir-fry flavor. Then, once they are done, finish up with a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on the beans right after they’re out of the Air Fryer or during the final 2 minutes of cooking to make cheesy air fried green beans. I did this when I made my Air Fryer broccoli and it turned out SO delicious!
- For some citrusy flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon of lemon zest and a drizzle of fresh lemon juice to the beans before you air fry them.
Love quick sides? Pick from my list of easy Air Fryer vegetable recipes or try my favorite Air Fryer frozen broccoli, Air Fryer squash or Air Fryer broccoli and cauliflower.
How to Make Air Fryer Green Beans
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the green beans with olive oil, salt and black pepper. Toss together until they green beans are all coated with oil and seasonings.
- Transfer the green beans to the air fryer basket, and spread them in a single layer. Work in batches if necessary.
- Air fry at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 8-10 minutes, tossing one or two times during cooking, until they reach the desired crispness you prefer.
- Remove the beans with tongs, and add additional salt, parmesan cheese, or your favorite extra seasonings, to taste.
Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Use fresh green beans, and trim the tips of the green beans right before air frying so they don’t dry out.
- Play around with the seasonings- garlic powder, onion powder and paprika are some classics you can’t go wrong with. I can’t wait to try this recipe with my homemade ranch seasoning!
- Don’t overcrowd the basket. Make sure there’s space between the beans to allow the hot air to flow- this will help prevent uneven cooking.
- Remember to shake the Air Fryer basket at least once or twice during the cooking time. This, again, helps the green beans cook evenly, and if any are overlapping, it will separate them.
- I used my Cosori Air Fryer for this recipe. Depending on the kind of device you’re using, you may need to adjust the cooking time by a couple of minutes. Check the beans at the 8 minute mark to ensure they don’t burn.
Serving Ideas & Suggestions
These green beans turn out to be a delicious side dish with pretty much any main. I love teaming them up with my Air Fryer ham steak and this Air fried frozen chicken breast, and I also end up pairing them with my all time favorite Cheesy Air Fryer pesto salmon.
And of course, these are the perfect side for holiday meals too- especially if you want something simpler than a whole green bean casserole. And while you’re at it, scroll through my huge list of Air Fryer Thanksgiving Recipes to find some hidden gems that will make your holiday cooking a breeze!
Recipe FAQs
Allow your leftover Air Fryer green beans to come to room temperature, then transfer them to a sealed airtight container or Ziploc bag and store them in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.
If you want to freeze leftovers, allow them to cool, and then pat them dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. Transfer them to a freezer bag, and label with the date. For best flavor, use frozen green beans within twelve months.
When you are ready to use the frozen green beans, just throw them in the Air Fryer basket and air fry at 380 degrees F for 8-10 minutes, until they are heated through.
You can make Air Fryer frozen green beans straight from the freezer, with no need to thaw!
Feel free to use any green beans of your choice- string beans, snap beans, and French beans. While they can all be used to make green beans, French beans are usually thinner and longer, so air frying time will be lower.
More Air Fryer Sides
Side Dishes
Air Fryer Home Fries
Appetizers
Air Fryer Green Bean Fries
Appetizers
Air Fryer Tortilla Chips
Side Dishes
Air Fryer Squash
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Air Fryer Green Beans
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 pound Fresh Green Beans
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Trim the ends of the green beans before air frying, then rinse in water, to make sure they are clean.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the green beans with olive oil, salt and black pepper. Toss together until they green beans are all coated with oil and seasonings.
- Transfer the green beans to the air fryer basket, and spread them in a single layer. Work in batches if necessary. (One pound green beans is usually two batches.)
- Air fry at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 8-10 minutes, tossing one or two times during cooking, until they reach the desired crispness you prefer.
- Remove the beans with tongs, and add additional salt, parmesan cheese, or your favorite extra seasonings, to taste.
Notes
- Use fresh green beans, and trim the tips of the green beans right before air frying so they don’t dry out.
- Add your favorite seasonings before air frying. They are delicious with simple salt and pepper, but you can add in classic favorites like garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
- Be sure you don’t overcrowd the basket. Spread the green beans out so the air can flow, which will prevent uneven cooking.
- Toss the green beans or shake the basket at least once or twice. This helps the green beans to cook evenly, and if any are overlapping, it will separate them.
- I make this in a Cosori Air Fryer. Because Air friers can cook differently based on their size and wattages, the first time you make this recipe, check the green beans every couple of minutes, to make sure they don’t burn. You may need to adjust the cooking time by a minute or two.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
