Lightly seasoned with a crispy bite, green beans in the air fryer make the perfect guilt-free snack or appetizer.

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You Will Love These Air Fryer Green Beans Because…

  • The addition of garlic to the beans gives them a hint of aromatic savoriness.
  • Air frying the beans gives them a slightly crispy exterior while the interior remains tender.
  • Super versatile green beans make the best appetizer, side dish, or healthy snack. Serve with a side of creamy ranch, a tart tzatziki, or a zesty teriyaki.
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Ingredients and Variations

Green Beans: Fresh is best, but canned and frozen green beans will work, they just won’t be as firm. Be sure to drain, rinse, and pat dry canned green beans. Frozen green beans will need a few extra minutes to cook. Be sure to trim green beans to the same length before using them.

Seasonings: Simple seasonings like oil, garlic, salt, and pepper balance out the naturally sweet flavor of green beans. Toss green beans in some bold Cajun spices or a kid-friendly everything bagel blend. Sprinkle in some bacon bits, parmesan cheese, sesame seeds, or sliced almonds.

Variations: Make the air fryer do double duty and add mushrooms, pearl onions, sliced zucchini, or water chestnuts.

How to Cook Green Beans in the Air Fryer

  1. Preheat the air fryer and wash and trim green beans.
  2. Toss green beans in oil and seasonings.
  3. Cook as directed. (See recipe below.)

Quick Tip

Avoid washing a bowl and use a zippered bag to oil and season the green beans. Simply toss the bag when you’re done!

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Storing Green Beans

Keep leftover air fryer green beans in a covered container or zippered bag in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. If freezing, place in a single layer on a baking sheet before transferring them to a zippered bag to store for up to one month. Freezing them on a baking sheet first prevents beans from sticking together once transferred to the zippered bag.

Reheat green beans in the air fryer or under the broiler until crisp again. Even frozen green beans can be reheated in the air fryer by adding extra minutes to the cook time.

Use up leftover air fryer green beans in a cozy slow cooker beef stew, add them to a hearty casserole stuffed pepper casserole, or chop them up and add them to a kale quinoa salad.

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Air Fryer Green Beans

Green beans in the Air Fryer are simply seasoned and cooked until crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Author Candace

Ingredients  

Instructions 

  • Preheat air fryer to 380°F.
  • In a medium bowl, toss green beans with oil, then sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Add green beans to air fryer and cook for 9-12 minutes (or 8-10 minutes for french beans), shaking the beans after 5 minutes.

Notes

  • Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for 3 days and in the freezer for 1 month. 
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Nutrition Information

Calories: 67 | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 298mg | Potassium: 245mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 783IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information does not include optional ingredients or garnish and is an estimate. It may change based on actual ingredients and cooking methods used.

Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American

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I am a wife, mother of two, and professional accountant. I love fantastic food, and it is so often the center of our lives, from everyday dinner, to family gatherings, and special evenings at fabulous restaurants. I have always loved cooking and baking, with my mom and grandma, and now, with my daughter and son. I love trying new recipes while enjoying my favorites too. I’m so happy to share them with you.
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