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Air Fryer Green Beans Recipe

Air Fryer Green Beans Recipe

4.8 from 21 reviews
  • Author: ChefEmma
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Air Fryer
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan, Gluten-Free

Description

Enjoy these crispy Air Fryer Green Beans as a healthy and quick side dish. With a hint of garlic and optional toppings, they are packed with flavor and ready in no time!


Ingredients

Fresh Green Beans:

12 ounces,

Olive Oil:

1 tablespoon,

Garlic Powder:

1/2 teaspoon,

Salt:

1/4 teaspoon,

Black Pepper:

1/4 teaspoon,

Lemon Zest:

1/2 teaspoon (optional),

Garnish:

Grated Parmesan or red pepper flakes (optional)


Instructions

  1. Preheat the Air Fryer:
  2. Preheat the air fryer to 380°F.

  3. Toss Green Beans:
  4. In a large bowl, toss the green beans with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.

  5. Cook in Air Fryer:
  6. Place the green beans in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 8-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until tender and slightly crispy.

  7. Finish and Serve:
  8. Transfer to a serving dish, top with lemon zest, Parmesan, or red pepper flakes if desired. Serve warm.


Notes

  • For extra crispiness, cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  • This recipe works best with fresh green beans; avoid using canned.