Ingredients & Substitutions
Here I explain the best ingredients for green beans in the air fryer, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card.
Fresh Green Beans – Choose bright green, unblemished green beans that ‘snap’ when broken in half. You can also use frozen green beans. French green beans will work, but they will need less cooking time. Garlic – Fresh minced garlic tastes best, but you can also use jarred minced garlic or 1 1/2 teaspoons of garlic powder instead. Sea Salt & Black Pepper – For a simple, savory taste. Olive Oil – You can substitute your preferred cooking oil. Lemon Juice – Adds bright flavor. Use fresh lemon juice if you can, or bottled lemon juice for convenience if needed.
How To Cook Green Beans in the Air Fryer
This section shows how to make air fryer green beans, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique, to help you visualize it. For full instructions with amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card.
How Long To Air Fry Green Beans?
Cook air fryer green beans for 7-10 minutes, until tender. Shake the basket halfway through cooking, so that they cook evenly.
What Temp To Air Fry Green Beans?
375 degrees F is the ideal air fryer temperature for cooking green beans. This is high enough to brown them a little, but not so high that they will burn.
Variations
Frozen Green Beans – Simply add a minute or two to the cook time. They don’t even have to be thawed! Swap Seasonings – Sprinkle crispy air fried green beans with your favorite spices instead of salt and pepper. Try simple seasonings like paprika or onion powder, or blends like Italian seasoning, spicy Cajun seasoning, and lemon pepper seasoning! Add Toppings – Sprinkle this dish with parmesan cheese, lemon zest, crumbled feta, crumbled air fryer bacon, chopped walnuts, and even dried cranberries.
Storage Instructions
Store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat: For best results, reheat green beans in the air fryer for just 2-3 minutes. Reheating in the microwave also works, but they will be more mushy that way. Freeze: Transfer cooled green beans to a lined baking sheet and freeze until solid. Then, store in a freezer-safe container or freezer bag for up to 2 months. Reheat from frozen.
What To Serve With Air Fryer Green Beans
Air fryer green beans work with so many dishes! Here are some of my favorite ways to serve them:
Dipping sauces – Treat these like healthy French fries and dip in lemon garlic aioli or sugar-free honey mustard. Chicken – These beans pair nicely with frozen air fryer chicken wings, French onion chicken, air fryer chicken thighs, or creamy lemon parmesan chicken. Beef – Add a side of crispy green beans to beef short ribs, juicy burgers, or an air fryer steak. Fish – My favorite is air fryer salmon (for a fast meal cooked entirely in the air fryer!), but cod, pan seared halibut (or baked halibut), or sea bass also pair well with green beans. Or, try other seafood recipes like baked shrimp or air fryer lobster tail.
More Easy Air Fryer Veggie Recipes
An air fryer cooks almost any veggie perfectly in just minutes and cleanup is a cinch. Here are some air fryer veggie recipes for inspiration! Please enter your first name for your account. Your saved recipe will also be sent to your email. 📖 Want more recipes like this? Find this one and many more in my Healthy Ebook Bundle!
