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Simple 15-Minute Air Fryer Green Beans

Modified: Dec 30, 2023 · Published: Sep 14, 2022 by Tera Gigot · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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Using your air fryer for veggie side dishes is a fast and delicious way to get your veggies in at any time of day! These air fryer green beans are so simple and will satisfy your craving for a flavorful roasted, salty veggie side that's done in 5 minutes of prep, and up to 10 minutes of cooking.

Air fryer green beans served on a plate with lemon wedges. this recipe

When it comes to easy veggie sides and using up garden produce, an air fryer is a game-changer! A few summers ago, we started making more air fryer veggies to use up farmers market and CSA veggies, and we’ve never looked back. A favorite of ours quickly became air fryer green beans—just toss, air fry, and in less than 15 minutes, you have caramelized, lightly crisped green beans—no oven needed. In peak Midwest summer (green bean season for us!), we love serving them with grilled chicken, smoky turkey burgers, or salmon for a healthy dinner. If you need a no-fuss way to use up fresh green beans, this recipe is a must-try!

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Key Ingredients & Notes

Ingredients needed for air fryer green beans.
  • Fresh green beans - From your CSA, farmer's market, garden, or local store!
  • Seasonings - We'll keep it pretty basic with olive oil, salt, and pepper for cooking, but finishing these green beans with flaky salt and lemon wedges is delicious! Freshly shredded parmesan is always tasty too.

Please see recipe card for full instructions.

Variations

  • Oven roasted - Even though these are air fryer green beans, you can totally roast them in your oven for the same results (air fryers are a mini convection oven, after all). Prepare and season the green beans all the same, but instead of air frying, preheat your oven and roast them on a sheet pan at 425 degrees for 12-15 minutes.
  • Toss in vinaigrette - Vinaigrettes aren't just for salads! Toss these green beans in this simple lemon vinaigrette for a burst of flavor.
  • Spices - Try a dash of garlic powder, seasoning salt, or an Italian herb seasoning for different flavors.
  • Other Veggies - Once you try these green beans in your air fryer, I hope you're inspired to try other veggies, too! I highly recommend this easy air fryer squash recipe or these simple air fryer parsnips. These herb roasted beets could easily be air fried instead of roasted, too. Yum!

How to Make Delicious Air Fryer Green Beans

Drying fresh green beans on a clean towel.

Step 1: If your air fryer requires preheating, preheat at 390 degrees for a few minutes while you prep the beans. Wash and thoroughly dry your green beans. Making sure they're dry helps the olive oil to coat the green beans, which helps the spices stick!

Green bean buds being trimmed on small wooden cutting board.

Step 2: Trim the ends off the green beans. I like to do this by lining up a few on the cutting board, then slicing the tips off with a knife.

Green beans being tossed in olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

Step 3: Place the trimmed green beans in a large bowl, add olive oil, and toss to coat evenly. Sprinkle the salt and pepper over the green beans and toss again (the olive oil helps the salt stick to all of them).

Seasoned green beans in air fryer.

Step 4: Load those seasoned green beans up into your preheated air fryer in an even layer. If it's a small air fryer, you may need to do a couple batches. Air fry the green beans for 9-10 minutes at 390 degrees, tossing and checking for doneness halfway through.

Then you're done! Yum! If you'd like, squeeze on some lemon and sprinkle on some flaky salt, then serve 'em up with your favorite protein.

Air Fryer Note: I use a 5-quart Ninja Foodi air fryer, and depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook the green beans in multiple batches or check at minute 7-8. It's okay if some are touching and overlapping, but you want to avoid a tall mound of green beans, which will block the air circulation for beans in the center.

Fully air fried green beans in air fryer.

Sustainability Tips

  • Storing green beans properly. Green beans like humidity, but not wetness. To store green beans in a way that makes them last but doesn't rely on single-use plastic, keep a damp cloth draped over an open or loosely closed container. Reusable paper towels are great for this!
  • Use up leftovers. To reinvest leftover air fryer beans, add them to salads the next day! They would add amazing flavor to this modern three bean salad (and technically make a four bean salad :)).

Air Fryer Green Beans FAQ

How do I store leftover green beans?

Store any leftover green beans in an airtight container for up to five days in your fridge. To enjoy warm, reheat them in the air fryer for a few minutes. Otherwise, these taste delicious as a snack or salad topping straight from the fridge!

Can I freeze these green beans?

Yep! Once completely cooled, you can transfer them to an airtight container and freeze for up to three months.

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  • Author: Tera
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 2-4 servings 1x
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These air fryer green beans are the perfect way to get a simple, healthy veggie side dish on the table in 15 minutes or less! Finish with a touch of flaky salt and squeeze of lemon for the ultimate flavor bomb.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
  • ½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • Scant ½ teaspoon fine salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional: flaky salt and lemon wedges for serving


Instructions

  1. Preheat. If your air fryer requires preheating, preheat it to 390 degrees.
  2. Season green beans. Place the green beans in a large bowl and toss with olive oil. Sprinkle salt and pepper over the top and toss to ensure they're evenly coated.
  3. Air fry. Place the seasoned green beans in your air fryer in an even layer. If you have a smaller air fryer, you may need to air fry the beans in two batches. Air fry at 390 degrees for 8-10 minutes, then remove and serve immediately! Option to sprinkle a little flaky salt (I love Maldon flaky salt) and a squeeze of lemon before serving - highly recommend!

Notes

  1. Green beans results. The final texture of these beans is like a perfectly roasted, lightly crisped bean. They're delicious, but they're not like french fries and they're not extra crunchy on the outside (because they're not breaded).
  2. Air fryer. We use a 5-quart Ninja Foodi multi-cooker that has an air fryer, but any will work!
  3. Cook time. Because air fryers can vary, feel free to check your beans at 7 or 8 minutes to see if they're crisped to your liking, or add another minute if 9-10 minutes isn't enough. This conservative approach is best because you can always add time, but you can't take it back if beans get overdone.
  4. Storage & freezing. Store leftover beans in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days, or place in the freezer for up to three months. Reheat in the air fryer to re-crisp them.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Air Fryer
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: ¼ recipe
  • Calories: 51
  • Sugar: 3.7 g
  • Sodium: 152.2 mg
  • Fat: 2 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
  • Carbohydrates: 8 g
  • Fiber: 3.1 g
  • Protein: 2.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

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Tera Gigot, the author, photographer, and recipe developer of Roots and Radishes.

Hey, I'm Tera! And I'm so glad to meet you. I've been using seasonal produce to create recipes in my Wisconsin kitchen for 12 years. Here you'll find nourishing whole foods recipes that are approachable and delicious.

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