Description
Crispy, seasoned, and ready in under 15 minutes, these Air Fryer Green Beans are the perfect side dish for busy nights or meal prep days. With just a few pantry staples and your trusty air fryer, you’ll turn simple green beans into a flavorful, crunchy treat. Whether you keep it classic with garlic and pepper or dress it up with Parmesan and lemon, this versatile recipe adapts to your taste. It’s a healthy, low-calorie veggie dish you’ll come back to again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp garlic powder or 1 clove minced garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 2 tbsp grated Parmesan, ½ tsp crushed red pepper, lemon zest
Instructions
- Rinse and dry green beans. Trim ends.
- Toss beans with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Place green beans in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 8–10 minutes, shaking halfway through, until crisp-tender and golden.
- Remove and garnish with Parmesan, lemon, or extra seasoning as desired.
- Serve hot for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For extra crispy edges, cook a bit longer and don’t overcrowd the basket.
- Add smoked paprika or Cajun seasoning for a flavor twist.
- Serve with a dipping sauce like aioli for an appetizer-style snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg