Air Fryer Green Beans

Seasoned air fried green beans on a white plate.

5 from 3 votes

Looking for a tasty side dish that the whole family will enjoy? Air Fryer Green Beans are an easy side dish that you can have ready in less than 15 minutes - the perfect addition to any meal.

Prep Time5

Cook Time8

Total Time13

Servings:

Calories: 67kcal

Author: Kari

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

1 pound fresh green beans
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ black pepper
½ garlic powder
¼ crushed red pepper flakes
lemon wedges

Instructions

Wash the green beans and pat them dry with a paper towel, then snap or cut the ends off of the beans. If you use string beans, remove the strings as well.
1 pound fresh green beans
Preheat your air fryer to 380°F.
In a large bowl, toss the green beans in oil, then sprinkle them with seasoning and toss again until the beans are completely coated. I like to use a really big bowl so I can fling the beans around like I work in a restaurant.
1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ black pepper, ½ garlic powder, ¼ crushed red pepper flakes
When the air fryer is hot, place the seasoned green beans in the fryer basket and spread them out in a single layer. You can spread them out by shaking the basket or using tongs.
Set the cooking time to 8 minutes and air fry green beans until they are blistered on the outside but still crisp and tender. Give the fryer basket a good shake about halfway through the cooking time.
For thicker beans, increase the cooking time in increments of 1 minute, but check the beans as they cook to avoid burning them.
Serve green beans topped with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a little extra salt. Enjoy!
lemon wedges

Notes

How to Store Leftover Green Beans

Once cooled, store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container. They will keep for about five days.

How to Reheat Leftover Green Beans

You can heat up any leftover green beans in a few different ways. You can use your air fryer to bring back a bit of that crunch but be careful not to overcook or burn them.

You can also reheat leftover green beans in the microwave if that is easier.

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