Air Fryer Green Beans Recipe

Cooked air fryer green beans served in a white bowl with lemon wedge and flaky salt.

4.78 from 18 votes

These Air Fryer Green Beans are the easiest way to make crisp-tender, flavorful green beans in just 10 minutes! They're a quick, healthy, and budget-friendly side dish that pairs with everything from chicken and pork to seafood and steak.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Servings: servings

Calories: 68kcal

Chef: Jessica Randhawa

Tools

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Air Fryer

Ingredients

▢ 1 pound fresh green beans - trimmed
▢ 1 tablespoon olive oil
▢ ½ teaspoon garlic powder
▢ ½ teaspoon salt - plus more to taste
▢ ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper - plus more to taste
▢ Lemon wedges - for serving

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 380°F.
Trim the ends of the green beans and pat them completely dry with paper towels.
In a large mixing bowl, toss the green beans with 1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper until evenly coated.
Place the seasoned green beans in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Avoid overcrowding for best results.
Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through. Cook until the beans are tender with lightly blistered edges.
Transfer to a bowl, sprinkle with flaky sea salt, and finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Notes

Dry thoroughly: Any moisture left on the beans can cause them to steam instead of crisp.
Adjust cook time: Thin haricots verts (French green beans) cook faster than thicker string beans. Start checking for doneness at 7 to 8 minutes. For softer beans, cook 1 to 2 minutes longer
Batch cooking: For larger servings, cook in batches to avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket.
If your air fryer runs hot, start checking at 7 to 8 minutes to avoid over-browning.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-4 minutes.

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