Description
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
- 1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Scant 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: flaky salt and lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat. If your air fryer requires preheating, preheat it to 390 degrees.
- 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.
- 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!
Equipment
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- 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).
- Air fryer. We use a 5-quart Ninja Foodi multi-cooker that has an air fryer, but any will work!
- 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.
- 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: 1/4 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
