Air Fryer Green Beans: A Perfect Weeknight Side Dish
Learn how to cook fresh green beans in the air fryer! A delicious weeknight side dish, they’re lightly crisp, tender, and ready in 10 minutes.
Have you ever tried cooking green beans in the air fryer?
They come out lightly crisp, tender, and beautifully caramelized. Best of all, they’re ready in just 10 minutes! Just like my air fryer zucchini and air fryer corn on the cob, these air fryer green beans are a perfect healthy side dish for busy weeknights.
Fresh green beans are one of my favorites to cook at this time of year. I’ve recently been repeating this air fryer green beans recipe. Below, I’m sharing my go-to serving suggestions, but honestly, these green beans pair well with just about any main dish. Serve them with grilled tofu or a summery pasta— you can’t go wrong!
How to Air Fry Green Beans
This recipe is super simple to make:
- Wash and trim your green beans: Pat them dry to help them brown and crisp as they cook.
- Season the beans: Toss them with olive oil, salt, and several grinds of pepper.
- Air fry them: If your air fryer requires preheating, set it to 400°F. Spread the green beans in a single layer in the air fryer basket and air fry for 9 to 11 minutes, or until tender and browned.
- Squeeze with fresh lemon juice, and enjoy!
Find the complete recipe with measurements below.
Air Fryer Green Beans Tips
- Work in batches if necessary: To ensure the veggies brown and crisp, keep them in a single layer. If your air fryer is too crowded, cook in 2 to 3 batches.
- Look for haricots verts: French green beans are my personal favorite due to their sweeter flavor and snappy texture—plus, they often come pre-trimmed.
- Spice them up: While I keep it simple with olive oil, salt, pepper, and lemon juice, feel free to add garlic powder, Italian seasoning, or fresh herbs after roasting!
What to Serve with Air Fryer Green Beans
These easy air fryer green beans pair well with almost any main dish!
Serve them with a simple pasta, like lemon pasta or pasta puttanesca, or alongside a protein such as crispy sesame tofu. They’re also great with a frittata, and this recipe would work wonderfully as a holiday side dish.
How to Store and Reheat
This recipe is best enjoyed fresh, but if you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat them in the air fryer at 350°F for 5 to 10 minutes to restore their crispiness!
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