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    Home » Air Fryer

    Air Fryer Green Beans

    Published: Apr 21, 2022 » Modified: Oct 25, 2022 » By: Kylie » This post may contain affiliate links. » 1 Comment

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    10 minutes and a handful of ingredients is all it takes to make these easy air fryer green beans! Crisp and tender they are the perfect simple side dish for a busy weeknight. Dress them up with my creamy garlic Parmesan sauce or keep it simple with just a sprinkle of finishing salt!

    White plate filled with air fryer green beans drizzled with garlic Parmesan sauce
    Table of Contents show
    1 You Will Love These
    2 Ingredients and Substitutions
    3 Instructions
    4 Tips
    5 Air Frying Frozen Green Beans
    6 Variations
    7 FAQ
    8 Make-Ahead, Storage, and Reheating
    9 Easy Appetizer Recipes
    10 Recipe
    11 Air Fryer Green Beans

    You Will Love These

    • You can have them ready in just 10 minutes.
    • A simple side dish for a busy weeknight.
    • There's basically no prep required (especially if you buy your beans already trimmed!).
    • You don't have to preheat the oven.
    • If you loved this air fryer recipe, be sure to check out some of my other green bean recipes like:
      • Cheesy Bacon Green Bean Casserole
      • Easy Tater Tot Casserole - No Condensed Soup!
      • Olive Garden Minestrone Soup
    White marble counter top with bowls of ingredients to make air fryer green beans

    Ingredients and Substitutions

    • Fresh Green Beans - Be sure to trim the ends off the green beans. I like to leave the beans whole but you are welcome to cut them into 2-3 inch pieces as well.
    • Olive Oil - You can sub the olive oil with grapeseed oil or avocado oil if you prefer. You could also use an olive oil cooking spray instead.
    • Italian Seasoning - If you don't have Italian seasoning on hand, try dried oregano, dried rosemary, and dried sage instead.
    • Garlic Powder - You could sub the garlic powder with dried minced garlic or garlic flakes as well.
    • Easy Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce - So, this isn’t strictly necessary, but I *highly* recommend taking a few extra minutes to make this creamy garlic sauce. It's the perfect drizzle or dip to pair with the tender-crisp fresh green beans. Parmesan cheese and green beans go together like peanut butter and jelly - promise!

    Instructions

    Set air fryer to 375 degrees. Wash, trim, and dry beans. Place in a large bowl and drizzle them with olive oil. Season with Italian seasoning, garlic powder and a couple large pinches of salt and pepper.

    White bowl filled with fresh green beans olive oil and spices

    Toss to coat beans evenly.

    White bowl with fresh green beans tossed in olive oil and seasonings

    Transfer to the air fryer basket or tray and arrange in a single layer.

    Air fryer tray with green beans ready to be cooked

    Cook for 6-10 minutes (depending on how crunchy or well done you like your beans) flipping halfway through.

    Air fryer tray with cooked green beans

    Transfer to a serving platter.

    White plate filled with tender crisp air fryer green beans

    If you're feeling a little extra, drizzle with Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce, and enjoy!

    Tips

    • The green beans will cook best if they're arranged in a single layer in the air fryer. That's what I love my Instant Vortex because it has 2 trays that I can arrange the green beans on. If you aren't able to arrange them in a single layer, you could also try cooking them in two batches instead.
    • Don’t forget to flip the beans! To get a nice, even cook on the green beans, flip them or give the air fryer basket a shake about halfway through.
    • If you like your beans crunchy, you'll only need to air fry them for about 5-6 minutes. If you prefer a more well done green bean, feel free to cook them for the full 10 minutes.

    Air Frying Frozen Green Beans

    • I prefer the texture of fresh air fryer green beans as opposed to using frozen green beans. I find that the fresh green beans end up with a slightly more crisp texture.
    • However, frozen green beans will totally work too in a pinch and the flavor will still be delicious!

    Variations

    You can switch up the flavors of this easy air fryer recipe in no time! Some of our favorite variations include:

    • sesame oil
    • coconut oil
    • butter
    • curry powder
    • ginger powder
    • fresh lemon juice
    • Lawry's seasoned salt
    • sliced almonds
    • toasted sesame seeds
    • toasted Panko breadcrumbs
    • a fried egg (perfect for brunch!)
    White plate filled with air fryer green beans drizzled with garlic Parmesan sauce

    FAQ

    Can you put wet vegetables in an air fryer?

    While it is best to let vegetables dry out a bit before putting them in the air fryer, washed vegetables with a little bit of water on them do not hurt the air fryer or cooking process. The advantage to drying your veggies thoroughly before adding them to the air fryer is that they will get more crispy on the outside.

    How do you air dry green beans?

    Lay the green beans out in a single layer on a paper towel-lined baking sheet until dry. You can also use a clean kitchen towel to gently dry the green beans.

    Can you use olive oil in air fryer?

    Yes! Make sure you use just enough to coat the veggies. This will ensure that the veggies get a delicious crispiness on the outside.

    White plate filled with air fryer green beans drizzled with garlic Parmesan sauce

    Make-Ahead, Storage, and Reheating

    • Make-Ahead: These green beans are best fresh from the air fryer and warm, but you can make them ahead and then reheat them in the oven or air fryer when you’re ready to serve.
    • Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. 
    • Reheating: Reheat the green beans either in the air fryer at 350 degrees, or on a sheet pan in the oven at 350 degrees. 

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    10 minutes and a handful of ingredients is all it takes to make these easy air fryer green beans! Crisp and tender they are the perfect simple side dish for a busy weeknight. Dress them up with my creamy garlic Parmesan sauce or keep it simple with just a sprinkle of finishing salt!

    • Author: Kylie
    • Prep Time: 2 minutes
    • Cook Time: 8 minutes
    • Total Time: 10 minutes
    • Yield: 4 servings 1x
    • Category: Side Dish
    • Method: Air Fryer
    • Cuisine: American
    • Diet: Vegetarian

    Ingredients

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    • 1 lb. fresh green beans, trimmed
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • Kosher salt
    • fresh cracked pepper
    • Easy Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce

    Instructions

    1. Set air fryer to 375 degrees.
    2. Wash, trim, and dry beans.
    3. Place in a large bowl and drizzle them with olive oil.
    4. Season with garlic powder and a couple large pinches of salt and pepper. Toss to coat beans evenly.
    5. Transfer to the air fryer tray or basket and arrange in a single layer.
    6. Cook for 6-10 minutes (depending on how crunchy or well done you like your beans) flipping halfway through.
    7. Transfer to a serving platter, drizzle with Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce, and enjoy!

    Equipment

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    Instant Vortex

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    Notes

    • The green beans will cook best if they're arranged in a single layer in the air fryer. That's what I love my Instant Vortex because it has 2 trays that I can arrange the green beans on. If you aren't able to arrange them in a single layer, you could also try cooking them in two batches instead.
    • Don’t forget to flip the beans! To get a nice, even cook on the green beans, flip them or give the air fryer basket a shake about halfway through.
    • If you like your beans crunchy, you'll only need to air fry them for about 5-6 minutes. If you prefer a more well done green bean, feel free to cook them for the full 10 minutes.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size:
    • Calories: 69
    • Sugar: 3.7 g
    • Sodium: 317.4 mg
    • Fat: 3.8 g
    • Saturated Fat: 0.6 g
    • Carbohydrates: 8.8 g
    • Fiber: 3.4 g
    • Protein: 2.2 g
    • Cholesterol: 0 mg

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    1. Luke

      April 21, 2022 at 11:45 am

      These are SO easy to make! We love to switch up the flavors and use different oils and herbs. So good!

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