Air Fryer Green Beans

Name: Air Fryer Green Beans
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb. fresh green beans, trimmed; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; Kosher salt; fresh cracked pepper; Easy Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce

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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

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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.

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!)

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.

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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