These air fried green beans are the perfect side dish to make with fresh green beans! Healthy, easy, and ready in a flash!
My vegetable garden is producing a ton of green beans this year. And while I love green beans, they're not a vegetable I normally keep in my dinner rotation, so I'm getting creative with new ways to use them.
This air fried green beans recipe is something I created that's really come in handy. It's a great all-occasion side dish and a super easy air fryer recipe that goes with just about any main dish.
Also, these beans are seriously delicious, and kind of addictive in the same way as French fries...but waaaaaay better for you. You can even munch on them as a healthy snack!
Ready to whip up a batch of this healthy side dish? Let's go!
Ingredients You'll Need
- Fresh green beans. Also known as string beans. Other types of common garden beans such as French beans can also be used.
- Olive oil. Other high heat oils will work, but olive oil will give your air fryer green beans the best flavor.
- Salt & black pepper.
Tip: Once you've got the basic recipe down, feel free to experiment with adding seasonings to your beans! Garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, curry powder or even chili powder would all work well!
How They're Made
Below is a detailed photo tutorial on how to make this dish. Scroll all the way down if you'd like to skip right to the recipe!
- Start by preheating your air fryer to 400°F.
- Clean and trim your beans, then place them in a large bowl and add the olive oil. Toss the beans to coat them evenly with the oil.
- Arrange the beans in a single layer in your air fryer basket. Mine is really big (my oven has an air fryer!), so I was able to fit all of the beans at once, but many air fryers will require you to cook them in multiple batches.
- Air fry the green beans for about 10 minutes, until they're browned and crispy in spots.
- Sprinkle your air fried green beans with salt and pepper, then serve them!
Tip: Feel free to sprinkle on the toppings! Try hot sauce, red pepper flakes, vegan Parmesan cheese, fresh herbs or a squeeze of lemon juice. You could also serve them with some soy sauce or your favorite dipping sauce on the side.
Leftovers & Storage
Air fryer green beans are best served immediately, but if you do have leftovers they'll keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 3 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
It can! Just arrange the beans on a baking sheet and give them about 15 minutes to roast at 400°F.
It is!
Probably, but you probably won't get the same crispy green beans as you would using fresh. You'll probably also need to add a few minutes to the cooking time.
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📖 Recipe
Air Fried Green Beans
Equipment
- 1 Air fryer
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans, cleaned and trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt & pepper, to taste (I used ¼ teaspoon of each)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
- Place the green beans into a large bowl and add the oil. Toss to coat the beans evenly with oil.
- Arrange the green beans in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry them in batches if they won't all fit.
- Air fry the beans for about 10 minutes, until they're browned and crispy in spots.
- Remove the beans from the air fryer and sprinkle them with salt and pepper.
- Serve.
Notes
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Air fryer green beans are the best! I make them once a week. Which air fryer do you use? It looks like it has a much bigger tray than mine.