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Easy Air Fryer Green Beans

Published: Sep 23, 2021 · Modified: Jul 21, 2022 by Jessica · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. 6 Comments

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Fresh green beans cooked in the air fryer are quick, easy to make and come out perfectly tender crisp. A simple, healthy and delicious side dish.

Air fried green beans on a white plate garnished with a lemon twist.
Air fryer vegetables are a great way to make a healthy, tasty side dish with little clean-up.

I was super late to the air fryer game and can’t believe I lived my life so long without one! It’s become perfect addition to my everyday cooking routine and now I’m air frying EVERYTHING.

Using my air fryer to make perfectly tender green beans is my new favorite way to cook them! This is no doubt the easiest green beans recipe that will quickly become your go-to.

Why you will love this easy recipe

  • It’s easily customizable and suitable for low carb, keto, whole 30, gluten free and vegan dietary needs.
  • You will find yourself tossing all kinds of fresh veggies in the air fryer
  • Air fryer recipes are perfect for quick weeknight meals, or a great alternative for holiday cooking when you need the extra oven or stove space!
Green beans in an air fryer basket.
Load the green beans into the air fryer in a single layer.

Ingredients

All you need is a few simple ingredients for the basic recipe.

Fresh Green Beans – the best green beans are bright in color and snap easily when you bend them. That’s how you know they’re fresh!

Olive Oil – just a little drizzle helps them stay plump and achieve that perfect tender crisp texture. Good olive oil is a staple in any kitchen. The Furies is my favorite!

Salt and black pepper

Lemon wedges

Variations

One of the reasons I love green beans so much is that they are super versatile and you can add tons of flavor however you want! You can’t go wrong, enjoying them the simple way with just salt and pepper and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

Here are some of the different ways I’ve tried them:

  • Seasoned with garlic powder or onion powder.
  • Sprinkled with red pepper flakes for some heat.
  • Add lemon zest for an extra pop of flavor.
  • Tossed with sesame oil instead of olive oil and top air fried green beans with soy sauce and sesame seeds.
  • Sprinkled with parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast for some cheesy flavor.
  • Another one of my favorite green bean recipes is Ina Garten’s Green Beans Gremolata. Just air fry the green beans, add the toppings from the recipe and you’ve got the perfect side dish for your holiday spread.

The possibilities are endless!

Load the green beans into the air fryer in a single layer.

How to cook fresh green beans in the air fryer

The best part is that you don’t even need full recipe measurements, just follow these simple instructions!

  1. Trim the ends off of the green beans.
  2. Toss with olive oil, a little salt and pepper.
  3. Load green beans in a single layer into the air fryer basket.
  4. Air fry for 6 minutes at 375 degrees.

Voila! You have a perfect easy side dish.

Can I cook frozen green beans in the air fryer?

You absolutely can! I find that I prefer the texture of fresh green beans but frozen will work. Just add the frozen green beans (do not thaw) right into the basket and add an additional 3-4 minutes on to the cook time.

Customize with your favorite seasonings or toppings.

Recommended Tools for this recipe

Air fryer – I have the Cusinart Air Fryer Oven and I love it. I don’t do kitchen appliances that only do one thing. I decided on this model because it’s an air fryer, toaster and mini oven all in one! I’ve also heard great things about the Instant Pot Vortex basket style air fryer.

What to serve with Air fried green beans?

Anything goes! Green beans are a healthy and delicious vegetable side for pretty much any meal. Here are a few recipes that pair nicely:

  • Panko Crusted Whitefish
  • Grilled Mediterranean Chicken
  • Asian Style Chicken Wings
  • Spatchcock Garlic Herb Roast Chicken with Baby Potatoes
  • Garlic Herb Crusted Eye of Round Roast Beef

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Air fryer green beans on a white plate garnished with a lemon twist.

Easy Air Fryer Green Beans

Fresh green beans cooked in the air fryer are quick, easy to make and come out perfectly tender crisp. A simple, healthy and delicious side dish.
5 from 6 votes
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Prep Time 2 mins
Cook Time 6 mins
Total Time 8 mins
Course Side Dishes
Cuisine American
Servings 2 Servings
Calories 115 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ lb of fresh green beans trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper or other seasonings to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat air fryer to 375 degrees if your model requires it.
  • Toss fresh, trimmed green beans with olive oil and seasonings.
  • Place in a single layer in the air fryer basket and air fry for 6 minutes until tender crisp.

Notes

This recipe will work in an oven or basket style air fryer. For softer green beans, increase the cook time by an additional 1-2 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 115kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 359mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1174IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Air fryer green beans, air fryer veggies, easy vegetable side, fresh green beans in the air fryer, how to cook green beans in the air fryer
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  1. Crystal DaCruz

    November 17, 2021 at 4:15 am

    5 stars
    I love how crisp and tender these green beans came out! Would have never thought to use an air-fryer! So glad you put me on!

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  2. Lilly

    November 17, 2021 at 1:02 am

    5 stars
    I love this recipe and it is not my new go-to for making green beans. They came out so perfect!

    Reply
  3. Katrina

    November 15, 2021 at 3:19 am

    5 stars
    I was so excited to try this recipe and use my air fryer!! They are delicious!!

    Reply
  4. Robin

    November 14, 2021 at 9:59 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve had my air fryer for sometime but I’m still trying to get the hang of it. Thanks for the recipe – the green beans came out perfectly!

    Reply
  5. Marta

    November 12, 2021 at 12:05 am

    5 stars
    I can’t believe I didn’t think of air-frying my green beans before I found this recipe. It was so easy, yet had the same flavor as when a spend twice as long roasting them in the oven. Total repeat recipe this one.

    Reply
  6. Stephanie Williams

    November 10, 2021 at 11:25 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe is so delicious and I loved cooking green beans in the airfryer.

    Reply

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