All you need for these air fryer green beans is seasoned salt, oil, and an air fryer. It’s the easiest way to get tender and crisp green beans in only 10 minutes.
Air Fry Green Beans Video
How To Air Fry Green Beans
This air fryer green beans recipe is probably the easiest thing you will do today. Take a few minutes to prep the beans, then air fry.
- Prep the fresh green beans: Prepare the beans by trimming the ends, rinsing, then drying them.
- Toss with oil: In a medium bowl, toss the green beans with olive oil and garlic parsley salt.
- Air fry the beans: Place the green beans in the air fryer and cook at 380°F for 8-10 minutes. Every few minutes, give the basket a shake to evenly cook each bean.
Hot tip: If you want to use frozen green beans, thaw them in cool water first. Then, fully dry them and toss with the oil and seasoning.
Flavor Additions
Flavor experimentation is encouraged around here! Put a new spin on the flavor of your green beans each time you make them. Just don’t go too overboard — a splash or sprinkle is more than enough!
- Citrusy: If you enjoy fresh, citrusy flavors, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the green beans after cooking.
- Asian: For an Asian spin, add a splash of soy sauce with the olive oil and salt.
- Cheesy: To add a smidge of saltiness and cheesiness, sprinkle on some Parmesan cheese!
- Spicy: For a hint of spicy heat, add about ½ teaspoon of red pepper flakes before air frying.
Tips for Great Air Fried Green Beans
Air fried green beans are so easy to make that you may not even need any tips! But, if you want extra assurance, take a look at these pointers to make the perfect side dish.
- Avoid overcrowding: Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to divide the green beans into a few batches. Do your best to place the beans in a single layer in the air fryer, but if they slightly overlap, that is ok.
- Shake the basket: For evenly tender and crispy beans, shake the air fryer basket a few times while cooking.
- Check the green beans often: The beans taste best when they are tender and crisp, but not mushy. For this perfect texture, start them off with eight minutes and add more cooking time if needed.
- Keep the seasoning minimal: Seasonings definitely make green beans taste delicious, but too much seasoning can be too overpowering. For a basic flavor, stick with salt and pepper, or add a bit of garlic powder or chili powder.
Ways To Serve
Air fryer green beans are best served fresh out of the air fryer (or soon after) — this ensures they remain both tender and crisp. Pair them with virtually any protein — baked chicken legs, slow cooker beef short ribs, or even crispy panko fish. Or, serve a variety of air fried vegetables as side dish options, including zucchini chips, brussels sprouts, kale chips, and sweet potatoes.
Storing & Reheating
Do you have air fryer green bean leftovers? No problem! Store cooled cooked green beans for up to three days in an airtight container in the fridge. When ready to enjoy again, reheat them in the air fryer set at 380°F in order to restore a bit of their crunch. For a quicker reheat, the microwave is a great option, but keep in mind it won’t be as crispy.
More Air Fryer Recipes
- Air Fryer Asparagus — Combine with beans for a mixed veggie side
- Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries — Crispy, garlicky fries
- Air Fryer Zucchini Fries — There’s no guilt with these fries
- Air Fryer Chickpeas — Crispy, crunchy, and totally snackable
- Air Fryer Broccoli — A great way to get in those greens
Recipe
Ingredients
- 12 oz green beans
- 1/2 tbsp oil avocado or olive
- 1 tsp garlic parsley salt
Instructions
- Trim off the ends of the green beans. Rinse and pat dry.
- In a bowl, toss the green beans with olive oil and garlic parsley salt until they're evenly coated.
- Place the green beans in the air fryer tray. Set the air fryer to 380°F and cook for 8-10 minutes or until the beans are tender yet crisp. Shake the basket every few minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
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