Air Fryer Green Beans
Air fryer green beans are a quick and easy side dish perfect to pair with all of your favorite mains! Green beans are coated in simple seasonings and cooked until tender and crispy. Try this healthy recipe for a delicious way to eat more nutrients!
Air fryer recipes are all the rage these days, and for good reason! Air fryer green beans are an extremely healthy side dish thatโs packed with flavor. If you want to test out more veggies in this appliance, try my air fryer zucchini.
Why I love this recipe
Anyone can make air fryer green beans, regardless of your cooking experience. Seriously, it only takes 10 minutes! This recipe is budget-friendly, utilizing cost-effective, readily available ingredients.
You only need green beans, olive oil, garlic powder, and a few other seasonings. The flavor and texture of regular frying are preserved, but little to no oil is required. Plus, using the air fryer is much more convenient since cleanup is a breeze!
I try to eat green beans as much as possible since they’re low FODMAP, heart-healthy, protein-rich, and a great source of vitamins and minerals. You can serve this dish as a quick snack or last-minute addition to any meal!
“My new favorite way to enjoy green beans! I made them exactly as directed and they turned out perfect. Perfect texture and flavor!” โ KAREN
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Ingredient notes
Grab some beans and a few seasonings, and you’re ready to make this air fryer green beans recipe! Find an ingredient breakdown and suitable substitutes below.
Green beans
For this recipe, I use regular green beans. Your cooking time will vary if you use another variety, like French green beans.
Garlic
I love to keep things simple with just a pinch of garlic powder. It adds a robust, savory, and full-bodied flavor.
Substitute: You can also season your green beans with herbs and spices, like red pepper flakes, thyme, cumin, paprika, and cayenne.
Lemon
I love to add a lemon wedge or two to squeeze on my cooked beans. The tart acidity of lemon juice perfectly brings out the freshness of the green beans.
For a complete ingredient list and step-by-step guide, scroll down to the recipe card.
How to make
Learn the best way to make air fryer green beans with my straightforward, easy-to-follow instructions. Look for the tips in green throughout this section for consistent and successful results!
Preparation
Step 1
Wash, drain, and trim the stem end off of the green beans. I usually leave the other end intact, but it’s entirely up to you if you want to trim that end, too.
Ensure the green beans are thoroughly patted dry so the olive oil and seasonings adhere to the beans better.
Step 2
Add the beans to a mixing bowl and toss them with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. If youโre using other spices, add those now too!
Cooking
Step 1
Transfer the green beans to your air fryer basket in a single layer. Depending on the size of your basket, this recipe may take a few batches.
Be careful not to add too many green beans at a time. Overcrowding the air fryer basket can prevent proper airflow, resulting in uneven cooking.
Step 2
Cook them at 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 8-10 minutes, removing the basket halfway to toss the beans. Serve your air-fried green beans immediately as a side dish or snack with lemon wedges. Happy eating!
Expert tip
One of the most important aspects of this air fryer recipe is ensuring the green beans are completely dry before they go into the air fryer basket. Any residual moisture from washing can steam the beans inside the air fryer, preventing them from getting that perfect crispy texture.
Always pat them dry thoroughly with a kitchen towel or let them air-dry before seasoning. Secondly, don’t be shy with spacing! Overcrowding the basket will also steam the beans instead of crisping them.
Last, but certainly not least, I always recommend preheating your air fryer. Each one will have different “preheat” settings, but as a general rule of thumb, heat it for 3-5 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit or the temperature you’re air frying at.
Serving suggestions
Air-fried green beans are the perfect side to accompany hearty dishes like vegan mushroom pasta, lentil bolognese with vegan garlic bread, or vegan stuffed portobello mushrooms.
For higher-protein options, try tofu steak, lentil patties, vegan pot pie, vegan meatballs, or vegan chicken.
Cooking tips
Minimal oil for maximum crispiness: Use just enough oil to coat the green beans lightly. Excessive oil can cause the beans to become soggy rather than crisp.
Toss halfway: Remember to set a timer on or off the air fryer to remove the green beans and mix or rotate the trays at the halfway point for an even cook.
Don’t overcook: Keep a close eye on the cooking time. Overcooking green beans in the air fryer can dry them out and make them too crispy or even burnt.
Cool first: Let the green beans cool for a couple of minutes before serving them. This allows them time to crisp up.
Frequently asked questions
While itโs not technically required, I always recommend preheating air fryers for the most consistent results and accurate cook times.
When air frying green beans, you do not need to soak them. Just wash and drain them before adding the oil and seasonings.
Cooking air fryer green beans in the air fryer can take anywhere between 8-12 minutes, depending on the model of the air fryer and temperature setting. Keep an eye on them starting at the 7 or 8-minute mark.
Storing & reheating
If you have leftover air-fried green beans, let them cool to room temperature before transferring them to a container for storage.
Fridge
Keep the cooled beans in an airtight container in your fridge for up to 3-4 days.
Freezer
I donโt recommend freezing air-fried green beans as theyโll turn mushy once thawed.
Reheating
Add the green beans to a preheated air fryer and cook for 2-3 minutes at 380 degrees Fahrenheit. You can also heat them in the microwave for 20-30 seconds at a time, but they wonโt crisp up as nicely.
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Recipe
Crispy Air Fryer Green Beans
Equipment
- Air fryer
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 1 ยฝ tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
For serving
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 380ยฐF. Wash, drain, and trim the ends off of the green beans. Add them to a mixing bowl with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat the beans.
- Transfer the green beans to your air fryer basket, being careful not to add too many at a time (it may take 2-3 batches for this recipe).
- Cook at 380ยฐF for 8-10 minutes, removing the basket halfway to toss the green beans. Serve immediately as a side dish or snack. Happy eating!
Notes
Nutrition
Note: I’ve updated this post to include new information and helpful tips about the recipe.
Justine Drosdovech is a food writer, photographer, and one of the founders of Broke Bank Vegan. She is a self-taught plant-based chef but uses her healthcare background to craft dishes that are both delicious and nourishing.
Iโm never cooking beans any other way but the air fryer now. So cute see yet still crunchy and not soggy!!
Hey Nancy,
Awesome! We’re so glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thanks for the comment.
I never thought to air-fry green beans, but I will have to try this! It sounds like a great way to get more vegetables into your day.
Hey Audrey,
We hope you enjoy it! It’s such a simple way to prepare greens!
As much as I love green beans, I have never thought about making them in the air fryer. Definitely trying — they look great!
Hi JC,
Definitely let us know how you like them! We love the air fryer for so many things!
I’ve been looking for Thanksgiving side dishes that don’t need to be cooked in the oven, and these air fryer green beans are just what I needed! Thank you!
Hi Keri!
So happy to hear you found your Thanksgiving side dish! The air fryer is so handy for holidays like these!
love this air fryer recipe! so so good and easy to whip up tasty green beans!
Hey Andrea!
We are so happy to hear you loved it! It’s always great to have an easy vegetable recipe on hand!
My new favorite way to enjoy green beans! I made them exactly as directed and they turned out perfect. Perfect texture and flavor!
Hi Karen,
We couldn’t agree more. Green beans are the best! So glad they turned out well for you!
This recipe was so easy but not lacking in flavor. Its a great way to eat more veggies.
Hey James!
Our thoughts exactly! We’re glad you enjoyed it.