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air fryer green beans in a white bowl
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Air Fryer Green Beans

Achieve the perfect batch of air fryer green beans in under 15 minutes! They're crisp, tender, and tossed with fresh garlic and lemon.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time13 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Air Fryer Green Beans, Green Beans Recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Lisa Bryan

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
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Instructions

  • Toss together. In a large mixing bowl, toss the green beans, oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
    Mixing green beans before air frying
  • 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.
    Cooking green beans in the air fryer
  • Add lemon zest. Before serving, garnish with fresh lemon zest.
    A bowl of air fryer green beans

Nutrition

Calories: 69kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 589mg | Potassium: 247mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 783IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg