This 10-minute air fryer green beans recipe is the easiest way to cook this versatile vegetable. We love it served alongside our favorite dinner recipes as a delicious and healthy side dish.

Ingredients and Substitutions

Fresh green beans. French green beans or string beans.
Extra virgin olive oil. Melted butter or vegetable oils like avocado oil can be used instead.
Spices: I used garlic powder, salt and black pepper. Other seasonings like onion powder, lemon pepper and red pepper flakes/chilli flakes are all delicious with green beans.
Fresh lemon juice.

Trimmed green beans in bowl with olive oil and seasonings.

How to cook green beans in the air fryer

Trim and season: Trim the green beans by cutting the stems off then add to a large mixing bowl. Drizzle over the olive oil and season then toss together until the beans are coated.
Air fry: Transfer the seasoned beans to the air fryer basket then air fry at 400°F/205°C for 7-9 minutes or until the beans are fork tender and starting to brown. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you might have to do this in batches. If you want your beans cooked more, allow another 2-3 minutes of cooking time.
Serve: Remove and serve with a generous squeeze of fresh lemon juice. You could also grate over some fresh lemon zest or parmesan cheese right before serving.

Can I make this ahead?

Any leftovers can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave oven or the air fryer until hot.

Serving Suggestions

Green beans are a fantastic low carb side dish that goes well with a variety of proteins like chicken, pork and salmon. We love adding another vegetable like sweet potatoes, cauliflower or brussels sprouts to complete the meal.

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Easy Air Fryer Green Beans

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Prep Time: 2

Cook Time: 8

Total Time: 10

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: air fryer green beans, green beans air fryer, green beans in air fryer

Servings:

Calories: 101kcal

Author: Alida Ryder

Ingredients

Instructions

Trim the green beans by cutting the stems off then add to a large mixing bowl.
Drizzle over the olive oil and season with the garlic powder, salt and pepper.
Transfer the seasoned beans to the air fryer basket then air fry at 400°F/205°C for 7-9 minutes or until the beans are fork tender and starting to brown.
Remove and serve with a generous squeeze of lemon juice.
You could also grate over some fresh lemon zest or parmesan cheese right before serving.