Air Fryer Green Beans

Air fryer green beans couldn’t be easier to make with only 5 ingredients and 20 minutes total. The result? Tender-crisp beans cooked perfectly with hardly any effort!

Why this recipe works

Air fryer green beans take hardly any time at all to come together. A little salt, pepper, olive oil, and minced garlic lend a hand in the flavor department while the mini-convention oven does all the heavy lifting and roasting. Your beans will come out vibrant and tender with a crisp exterior.

You can roast just about any vegetable in the air fryer from air fryer carrots to asparagus and cauliflower. So any time we have the chance to air fry our veggies, we’ll jump at the opportunity. It means we can whip up a side dish with minimal cleanup and even save space in the oven or on the stovetop for the main course.

Ingredients you will need

Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.

Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions

GREEN BEANS – When shopping for fresh green beans, they should be firm but flexible, not soft. When you break a bean it should make a snapping sound.

SEASONING – You can keep it really simple and neutral with green beans. A little minced garlic, salt, and pepper are all they really need. Feel free to optionally add a dash or two of red pepper flakes for a pop of spice or toss them with your favorite blend of seasonings – they would be great with homemade cajun seasoning! For even more flavor, add a couple of tablespoons of soy sauce as we did in our roasted green beans recipe.

How to Make Air Fryer Green Beans

These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this recipe. You can Jump to Recipe to get the printable version of this recipe, complete with measurements and instructions at the bottom.

1. In a medium bowl, combine minced garlic, salt and pepper. Add olive oil. Stir to combine.
2. Place green beans in a large bowl. Pour oil mixture over the beans and using gloved hands, toss everything together until beans are covered.
3. Preheat air fryer to 375 F.
4. Place a single layer of prepared beans in the air fryer and cook for 8-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.

Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips

Store any leftovers in an air-tight container kept in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the air fryer using the reheat function.

No, there’s no need to soak or blanch green beans before air frying them. Simply rinse them off to rid them of any dirt.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with meatloaf, pot roast, steak, chicken, pork, fish, you name it! Garnish air fryer green beans with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice or a sprinkle or parmesan cheese. Enjoy warm from the air fryer.

More Air Fryer Recipes

• Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
• Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes
• Air Fryer Green Bean Fries
• Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Carrots
• Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

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