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roasted green beans in the air fryer

Green beans are a classic American side dish. They are very versatile and go with a lot of main courses. These fresh green beans in the air fryer are crispy on the outside, yet soft on the inside. Everyone will love this tasty veggie side.

Air fryer roasted green beans are super delicious as is, but you can easily add even more flavor by sprinkling them with lemon juice, freshly grated parmesan cheese or even some cooked, crumbled up bacon. Trust us, this is the best green beans recipe ever!

air fryer green beans in an air fryer basket.

Why You’ll Love This

  • Notable: tender and crispy green beans with just the right amount of seasoning
  • Main Ingredients: green beans, oil, and spices
  • Cooking Method: air fryer
  • Nutrients: low carb easy side dish, that is rich in fiber and vitamins
  • Cooking Time: 5 minutes prep time, 10 minutes cook time
  • Pairs well with: grilled meats, fish and seafood
  • Diets: keto friendly, gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian, vegan
  • Special Equipment Needed: air fryer, large bowl, knife and cutting board
close up of green beans on a plate
Air fryer green beans in the air fryer.
Ham pairs perfectly with green beans.

Ingredients

You may have all of these ingredients for this air fryer green beans recipe in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store! If this is your first time making this fried green beans recipe you might want to read the possible variations before deciding on your ingredients.

Green Bean Ingredients

  • 12-16 oz fresh green beans
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon coarse salt

Variations and Substitutions

Parmesan Cheese: Sprinkle with freshly grated parmesan cheese right when you remove them from the air fryer. The recipe will no longer be dairy free though.

Oil: Use an oil that can be cooked at high heat. We like cooking with avocado oil, but peanut oil, canola oil or sunflower oil would be other possible choices.

Seasonings: Get creative with your favorite seasonings. Try chili powder, red pepper flakes, cumin, curry powder, parsley or anything you like. If you use fresh garlic, don’t add it until the last 2-3 minutes of cooking. 

display of air fryer green beans ingredients

WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love this delicious air fryer green bean recipe, try our Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts With Bacon. This amazingly flavorful side dish goes great with pot roasts, roasted chicken, glazed ham and is also a fantastic addition to your Thanksgiving meal plan.

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Air Fryer – This recipe requires an air fryer. We have both this Cosori air fryer, which is wonderful, and this Cuisinart Air Fryer, which we also love. The Cuisinart also has convection oven and toaster oven capacity. You can buy an air fryer with a basket with high sides that food goes into or a tray type of machine. The trays are shallow but are usually longer and can accomodate more food in a single layer.

Instructions

This section shows how to cook fresh green beans in the air fryer, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique. For full step-by-step instructions, photos and nutritional information see the recipe in the recipe card below.

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PREPARE: Firstly, wash and trim green beans. Then toss with oil, garlic powder, pepper, onion powder, and salt. Additionally you can use your favorite seasonings. Try chili powder, cumin, curry powder, parsley or anything you like. If you use fresh garlic, don’t add it until the last 2-3 minutes of cooking. 

Hand pouring oil on uncooked green beans.
Seasonings on uncooked green beans.

COOK: Afterward put seasoned green beans in the the air-fryer basket. Then air fry at 370ºF for 8-10 minutes. Tossing once or twice to turn them during cooking.

Uncooked green in air fryer basket.
close up of cooked green beans in the air fryer

FINISH: Finally, remove green beans from the air fryer when they are cooked through and crispy on the outside. Try tossing them with ½ teaspoon of fresh lemon juice or some freshly grated parmesan cheese, if you like. 

WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: In case you want to serve air fryer green beans as part of a holiday meal then you’ll love them with Stef’s Orange And Brown Sugar Glazed Ham. This moist and caramelized ham is the show-stopping center of every holiday meal.

Andrea says….

I put these green beans into the air fryer when I pull my homemade lasagna out of the oven. They’re done when the lasagna is cool enough to serve.

Recipe Tips

Follow these tips to make the best fresh green beans in air fryer.

  • Tip: Do not use frozen green beans for this recipe.
  • Tip: Use an oil that can be cooked at high heat. We like cooking with avocado oil.
  • Tip: When green beans are done cooking, try tossing with ½ teaspoon of fresh lemon or some freshly grated parmesan cheese.
  • Tip: For crisper green beans, cook for a longer time.

What To Serve With Air Fried Green Beans

We love to eat roasted green beans all by themselves. But sometimes you need to serve it as a meal. Try one of these delicious recipes:

Main Dishes: Green beans are very versatile and go with almost any meal. Serve them with Air Fryer Salmon with Garlic Lemon Rub, Instant Pot Pork Roast or a perfectly roasted Convection Oven Turkey.

Bread: A great way to serve basic green beans is with crusty bread or soft dinner rolls. Garlic French Bread is made with fresh parmesan cheese and store-bought french bread. If you have extra time make Pizza Dough Garlic Knots. Additionally, Andrea’s Copycat Lion House Rolls also go perfectly with this dish.

Salad: Pair these yummy air fryer green beans with a fresh salad. A green salad like our amazing Italian Salad or Strawberry Avocado Salad. Or even a Caprese Salad with tomatoes, mozzarella and basil.

More Air Fryer Veggie Recipes

Air fryer vegetables are both, delicious and nutritious. Have you tried any of our other air fryer veggie recipes?

How To Store

Refrigerate: These roasted green beans taste best fresh right out of the air fryer. If you have any leftovers you can store them in an airtight container or a ziploc bag in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Freeze: Although we do recommend eating air fryer green beans right when they are fresh, you can also freeze leftover green beans in an airtight container or ziplock freezer bag for up to a month.

Defrosting: To defrost, put the frozen green beans on the counter until they reach room temperature and then pop them into the microwave until hot, about 1 -1 ½ minutes. The texture of defrosted and reheated green beans will be less crispy on the outside.

How To Reheat

To reheat these roasted vegetables, place them on a microwave safe plate, cover them with a paper towel and put them into the microwave for 1-1 ½ minutes, depending on your machine. Additionally you can reheat them in the air fryer.

plate full of air fried green beans

Common Questions

Can I use frozen green beans in this simple recipe?

We do not recommend using frozen green beans for this healthy recipe.

Can I double this air fryer green beans recipe to feed a crowd?

Yes, if you double the recipe you will need to make sure you toss the beans every 5 minutes until they are done to avoid overcooking. They will need to cook a little longer if the air fryer basket is crowded.

Can I use other seasonings for roasted green beans?

Yes, use your favorite seasonings. Try chili powder, turmeric, cumin, curry powder, parsley or anything you like with this delicious side dish. Morever, lemon juice and lemon zest are also great options to add some extra flavor to crispy air fryer green beans. If you use fresh garlic, don’t add it until the last 2-3 minutes of cooking.

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Air fryer green beans.
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Fresh Green Beans In Air Fryer

These easy to make and flavorful green beens are ready in no time and are a great addition to any meal.
Course Side Dish, Vegetable
Cuisine American, vegan, vegetarian
Diet Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Lactose, Vegan
Keyword air fryer green beans, crispy green beans, roasted green beans
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 59kcal
Author Andrea + Stef

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 12-16 oz fresh green beans
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon coarse salt

Instructions

  • Wash and trim green beans.
    a bowl of washed green beans
  • Toss green beans with oil, garlic powder, pepper, onion powder and salt.
    Hand pouring oil on uncooked green beans.
  • Place green beans in the air fryer basket.
    Uncooked green in air fryer basket.
  • Cook at 370ºF for 7-8 minutes, tossing once or twice to turn them during cooking.
    air fryer green beans in an air fryer basket.
  • Remove from the air fryer. Toss and serve.
    Air fried green beans on a plate.

Notes

Do not use frozen green beans for this recipe. 
 
 
When green beans are done cooking, try tossing with ½ teaspoon of fresh lemon juice or some freshly grated parmesan cheese. 
 
 
Use an oil that can be cooked at high heat. We like cooking with avocado oil. 
 
 
For crisper green beans, cook for a longer time. 
 
 
If you double the recipe you will need to make sure you toss the beans every 5 minutes until they are done to avoid overcooking. They will need to cook a little longer if the air fryer basket is crowded. 
 
Use your favorite seasonings. Try chili powder, turmeric, cumin, curry powder, parsley or anything you like. If you use fresh garlic, don’t add it until the last 2-3 minutes of cooking. 

Nutrition

Calories: 59kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 151mg | Potassium: 185mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 588IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg

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