You can make the perfect batch of air fryer green beans in under 10 minutes! They’re crisp, tender, and tossed with fresh garlic and lemon for the perfect side dish.
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Why You’ll Love My Air Fryer Green Beans
- It’s seriously the easiest way to cook green beans. Just pop them in the air fryer for about 7 to 8 minutes and you’re done. No preheating necessary!
- The flavor is light and fresh. A simple lemon garlic seasoning keeps them versatile for serving alongside a wide variety of meals.
This is your reminder that green beans make for one of the best side dishes. And while you’ve seen me make sauteed green beans on the stovetop and roasted green beans almondine in my cookbook, these air fryer green beans make for an even faster side dish.
But the best part, in my opinion, is that the air fryer adds that addictively crispy touch to them. So the end result is tender-crisp green beans with lightly toasted edges. Just do keep an eye on them so that they’re not overly toasted. Then, just add some fresh lemon zest before serving for a super easy and tasty side dish!
Air Fryer Green Beans Ingredients
Green beans don’t need much to taste this good. Here’s what you’ll need:
- Green Beans: You can use fresh haricot verts (French green beans) or your standard supermarket package of fresh green beans from the produce section. If using haricot verts, just remember to trim the edges. And yes, you can use frozen green beans as well! Just know that they’ll end up softer and not tender-crisp, like fresh green beans.
- Seasoning: All you need are olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and lemon zest. For the garlic, feel free to use fresh garlic or garlic powder!
Find the printable recipe with measurements below.
How To Make Air Fryer Green Beans
Toss together. Toss the green beans with oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
Air fry the green beans. Transfer the green beans to the air fryer basket and cook for 7 to 8 minutes at 375°F (190°C), shaking the basket halfway through. There’s no need to preheat your air fryer. Just toss them in and start cooking! But depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to work in batches as you want a single layer.
Lisa’s tip: Keep in mind that cooking times may vary depending on the type of air fryer you have, as well as the thickness of the green beans. And if you’re new to air fryers, I’m using my Ninja Max Air Fryer!
Storage Tips
- To store for the week: They’ll last for 4 to 5 days in the fridge in an airtight container. Just note that they will soften over time, but you can always reheat them back in the air fryer for 3 to 4 minutes!
- Freeze for later: If you want to freeze them for later, they’ll keep for up to 3 months in the freezer. When you’re ready to enjoy, follow the above reheating process once they’ve thawed.
More Air Fryer Recipes
I love my air fryer for making weeknight dinners as easy as possible. So, give these recipes a try when you need something speedy and delicious on the dinner table.
- Air Fryer Baked Potato
- Air Fryer Carrots
- Air Fryer Salmon
- Air Fryer Chicken Breast
- Air Fryer Chicken Wings
If you try these air fryer green beans, let me know how they turn out in the comments below! Your review will help other readers in the community. And if you’re looking for more healthy food inspiration, join my free newsletter here.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- garnish with fresh lemon zest
Instructions
- Toss together. In a large mixing bowl, toss the green beans, oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Air fry the green beans. Transfer the green beans to the basket of an air fryer. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to work in batches as you want a single layer. Set the temperature to 375°F (190°C) and cook for 7 to 8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Add lemon zest. Before serving, garnish with fresh lemon zest.
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I made these this year with Christmas dinner. I love that it is an air fryer recipe because the oven and stove are always packed. This was super fast, easy and delicious!
Wonderful! Glad these green beans were a hit, Megan.
Concept is good but on my air fryer they were overcooked at 7 min.
Hi Terry – all air fryer do cook slightly differently, but at least now you know for next time to take it out a minute or two earlier. Enjoy!
Can you make this recipe with frozen green beans?
Hi Dee – you can certainly air fry frozen green beans, but they’ll often will have a softer texture to them when done.
OMG! Who knew that you could make air fryer green beans. So simple and it came out delicious. Thank you Lisa.
Don’t you love how easy this recipe is, Claudia? Enjoy!
Super simple & quick to put together with amazing taste. Had never thought to cook greenbeans in the air fryer & now my whole world has changed. This will definitely be a recipe on repeat in our household. Thank you!
Hi Margaret – It’s such an easy way to cook green beans, isn’t it?
So delicious! We absolutely loved the recipe. Thank you :)
You’re more than welcome, Tina!
Absolutely Delicious!
Even without the Lemon Zest, it was amazing and so easy. The garlic was toasted perfectly in the bottom of the pan. I shook the basket every 2 min.
(Next time I won’t forget the Lemon Zest.)
I’m glad you enjoyed the recipe! And the lemon does add the little something extra… for next time. ;)
Lisa,
These were delicious 😋
So easy & quick to prepare & cook in my Airfryer!
When are you publishing an Airfryer cookbook?
Also, would love to see another cookbook with your recipes that are featured in your emails!! Thank you!!
Hi Debbe – I won’t be publishing one for a while, but I’ll be sure to make more air fryer recipes for the website soon :)
I tried your broccoli air fryer recipe a few weeks ago and today I continued with the green beans recipe. It was like eating green fries. Soooo delicious and crispy. And loved the kick of the lemon. Will definitely try more veggies!
Yes, they are like green fries, ha! Love that you’re on an air fryer veggie kick!
My garlic burned and ended up making the dish taste bitter and off, which I guess is what I would expect…how is everyone getting around this? Loving these recipes though! Even bought the book.
Oh no! Your garlic shouldn’t burn too much with this recipe. But, you can always use garlic powder instead.
Green beans in the air fryer are something that I never considered but my whole family likes them. I even consider them as snack worthy which is not a designation usually given to vegetables! I don’t even take the extra seasoning step with lemon and garlic, I only use a little salt. They were excellent!
This is honestly a great healthy snack to have on hand! Glad you enjoyed this recipe :)
Super easy and so good!