Air Fryer Crispy Green Beans are a quick and easy side dish made with fresh or frozen green beans. They’re vegan, keto-friendly, low-carb, Whole30, and gluten-free!
I have been in love with roasted vegetables ever since I started using my instant vortex plus air fryer! I regularly make a variety of them, from air fryer beets, air fryer roasted butternut squash to air fryer zucchini—they’re quick, easy, and absolutely delicious.
Today, I’m sharing how to cook Green Beans in the air fryer. They’re easy, healthy, and perfectly roasted to tender-crisp perfection in just minutes!
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Air Fryer Green Beans Ingredients
- Green Beans – Use fresh and tender green beans for this recipe. However, you may also use frozen green beans.
- Extra-virgin olive oil – This is ideal for roasting and helps to crisp up the beans in the air fryer.
- Spices – I added garlic powder, salt, and freshly ground pepper to make a basic, perfect roasted green beans. You may also use freshly minced garlic in this recipe instead of garlic powder.
- Lemon – Fresh lemon juice and/or zest can be used at the end of roasting to give a zest flavor of citrus to the dish. It's optional.
How to Roast Green Beans in an Air Fryer
Wash 8 oz. of fresh green beans thoroughly and dry them. Trim off the stem on each end.
Place the beans in a bowl. Drizzle ½ tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle ½ teaspoon garlic powder (or minced garlic), salt, and pepper to taste. Mix well until well-coated.
Preheat the air fryer to 370°F (187°C). Add the seasoned green beans to the air fryer basket and spread them evenly in a single layer (cook in batches if required).
Air fry them at 370°F (187°C) for 7-8 minutes or just until they are tender-crisp. Shake the basket halfway through. Mine were perfectly done at 8 minutes.
Perfectly roasted, crispy green beans are ready. Remove it to a serving plate, squeeze some lime juice, and serve it immediately.
How to Roast Green Beans in the Oven
Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the seasoned green beans evenly in a single layer.
Bake at 425˚F for about 16-18 minutes, or till tender-crisp. You may have to turn them once halfway through.
Serving Suggestion
Serve air-fried green beans with dipping sauce, such as sriracha mayo, yogurt dipping sauce, or ranch dressing. You can also pair it with creamy tomato pasta, sandwiches or soups as a side dish.
Storage Suggestions
You can store the leftover roasted green beans in an airtight container and refrigerate them for up to 3 days.
Tips & Notes for Air Fryer Green Beans
- Cook in batches. Make sure to spread the green beans in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overcrowding so that the veggies don't steam. Cook in batches if needed.
- Shake the basket halfway: It's important to shake it halfway through to allow the beans to cook evenly.
- Serve them right away: These crispy roasted green beans get soggy as they sit and cool.
- The exact cooking time will vary based on the air fryer being used.
Seasoning Variations
- Lemon zest or lemon wedges.
- Parmesan cheese
- Fresh herbs like mint, basil, or parsley.
- Italian seasoning, red chili flakes
- Toasted sliced almonds
- Indian spices like turmeric, red chili powder, ground cumin, and garam masala.
FAQs
Yes. You can. Firstly, thaw the frozen green beans to room temperature, and pat dry any moisture using a paper towel. Then, use the same temperature and air fry the beans for 3-4 minutes until tender and crispy. Adjust the cooking time as necessary.
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Air Fryer Green Beans
Ingredients
- 8 oz fresh green beans trimmed
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder (or minced garlic)
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the green beans thoroughly, dry them. Trim off the stem on each end.
- Place the beans in a bowl. Drizzle some olive oil. Sprinkle garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste. Mix well until well coated.
- Preheat the air fryer to 370°F (187°C). Add the seasoned green beans to the basket of air fryer and spread them evenly in a single layer (cook in batches if required).
- Air fryer them at 370°F (187°C) for 7-8 minutes or just until they are tender-crisp. Shake the basket halfway through. Mine were perfectly done at 8 minutes.
- Perfectly Roasted Green Beans are ready. Remove on a serving plate, squeeze some lime juice and serve it immediately.
Oven Method
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the seasoned green beans evenly in a single layer.Bake at 425˚F for about 16-18 minutes, or till tender crisp. You may have to turn them once halfway through.
Notes
Tips & Notes for Air Fryer Green Beans
- Cook in batches. Make sure to spread the green beans in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overcrowding so that the veggies don't steam. Cook in batches if needed.
- Shake the basket halfway: It's important to shake it halfway through to allow the beans to cook evenly.
- Serve them right away: These crispy roasted green beans get soggy as they sit and cool.
- The exact cooking time will vary based on the air fryer being used.
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