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Air Fryer Green Beans

Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked Spoon Jessica Randhawa
April 26, 2021
4.78 from 18 votes


Last Updated April 26, 2021 | 0 Comments

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The best Air Fryer Green Beans are tender, crisp, and perfectly seasoned with a little salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Enjoy these deliciously snackable green beans as an easy weeknight side dish.

Oval serving dish filled with perfectly cooked air fryer green beans.

Keto Air Fryer Green Beans

The air fryer (Cosori Air Fryer) is fast becoming my favorite electric cooking appliance. I’m obsessed. Great for meats like chicken and pork chops, but especially helpful with making the very best roasted veggies.

Simple and delicious, these air fryer green beans are a perfectly snackable way to eat more veggies without the need for a lot of work in the kitchen.

Made with 5 simple ingredients including trimmed green beans, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, sometimes I’ll add a sprinkle of grated parmesan cheese or slivered almonds to change it up without adding extra work.

Best when made with fresh green beans, you can also cook frozen green beans in the air fryer. Simply cook from frozen, adding an extra couple of minutes to the total cook time.

Why you’ll love this recipe:

  • It’s keto
  • Gluten-free
  • Vegan
  • Dairy-free
  • Easily modified
  • Simple to make
  • Completely delicious

Large mixing bowl filled with green beans that have been tossed in olive oil and seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

How to Make Air Fryer Green Beans

Full recipe measurements and instructions in the recipe card below.

  1. Wash and dry the green beans. Trim the ends.
  2. Toss the beans with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
  3. Place in the basket of a large air fryer.
  4. Cook for 8-10 minutes at 370°F, shaking the basket halfway through cooking.
  5. Season with additional salt and pepper, to taste.

Fully roasted and cooked air fryer green beans still in the basket of a large air fryer.

Tips and Variations

  • When purchasing green beans, look for beans that are bright green. They should snap easily when bent in half.
  • Be sure to thoroughly dry your green beans before tossing them with olive oil and seasoning. Excess moisture will cause your green beans to steam rather than crisp in the air fryer when cooking.
  • Temperature and time will vary depending on the make and model of the air fryer being used. Use the temperature and cooking time as a guide and adjust if needed.
  • Easily double or even triple the recipe! But be sure to cook your beans in batches for the best possible results.
  • Dip your green beans in a little whisked egg followed by Panko bread crumbs before placing them in the air fryer. A much healthier alternative to fried green beans.

Oval serving plate filled with green beans that were cooked in an air fryer.

Looking for more delicious air fryer recipes? Try these reader favorites:

  • Easy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts Recipe
  • Perfect Air Fryer Chicken Breasts (No Breading!)
  • Air Fryer Bacon

Have you tried making Air Fryer Roasted Green Beans?

Tell me about it in the comments below! I always love to hear your thoughts. And tag me #theforkedspoon on Instagram if you’ve made any of my recipes, I always love to see what you’re cooking in the kitchen.

Oval serving dish filled with perfectly cooked air fryer green beans.

Air Fryer Green Beans Recipe

4.78 from 18 votes
Chef: Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked SpoonJessica Randhawa
Tender, crisp, and perfectly seasoned with a little salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 8 mins
Total Time 13 mins
Course Side Dish, Vegetables
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 69 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 pound fresh green beans - trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt - plus more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper - plus more to taste
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Instructions
 

  • Combine the green beans in a large bowl with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well to coat.
  • Transfer the seasoned green beans to the basket of a large air fryer in an even layer.
  • Set the air fryer to 370°F and cook for 8-10 minutes, depending on your desired doneness. Halfway through cooking, shake the basket to mix around the green beans.
  • Season with additional salt and pepper, to taste.

Jessica's Notes

  • Avoid overfilling your air fryer basket with too many green beans. It will result in uneven cooking and increased cooking time. If you wish to double the recipe, plan to cook the green beans in two separate batches.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 69kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 298mg | Potassium: 250mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 783IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg

(Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and specific brands of ingredients used.)

Keyword Air Fryer Green Beans, Green Beans in the Air Fryer
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About Jessica

Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked Spoon

Jessica Randhawa is the head chef, photographer, and recipe developer of The Forked Spoon. Jessica fell in love with cooking while traveling through Asia and Europe, where she discovered her passion for good food and new adventures. Her recipes have been featured on Yahoo, MSN, USA Today, FeedFeed, and many more. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California.

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About Jessica Randhawa

Jessica Randhawa is the head chef, photographer, and recipe developer of The Forked Spoon. Jessica fell in love with cooking while traveling through Asia and Europe, where she discovered her passion for good food and new adventures. Her recipes have been featured on Yahoo, MSN, USA Today, FeedFeed, and many more. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California.

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