Air Fryer Green Beans are simple to prepare in under 15 minutes. Cooked with fresh garlic, they're tender, but never mushy. Finish them with a squeeze of lemon for a fresh burst of flavor.
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I often blanch green beans, also known as string beans, before turning them into dishes like sauteed green beans with mushrooms or Mediterranean-style green bean salad.
But using an air fryer to prepare them eliminates the need for this extra step. And since you can check their progress as they cook, they come out tender yet crisp.
Seasoned with fresh garlic and lemon, this recipe for Air Fryer Green Beans is sure to become one of your favorite green bean recipes.
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Why you'll love this recipe
- It's simple, yet flavorful, and easy to make in under 15 minutes.
- The garlic and lemon complement rather than overpower the fresh green beans.
- It pairs well with a variety of dishes and cuisines.
Ingredients
Fresh green beans: While you can use frozen green beans in this recipe and cook them longer, I recommend fresh for better texture.
Please see the recipe card for the complete ingredients, measurements, and instructions.
Instructions
Toss the trimmed green beans and minced garlic with the olive oil so the vegetables are well coated. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Air fry, tossing halfway through, until the green beans are cooked. Serve them with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
Serving suggestions
Enjoy these air fryer green beans as a side dish with all your favorite recipes.
They pair particularly well with quick and satisfying vegan pasta dishes like creamy sun-dried tomato pasta or spaghetti with tomato paste pasta sauce.
Or you can serve them with chickpea rice pilaf or air fried tofu with lemon sauce to complete your meal.
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Air Fryer Green Beans
Ingredients
- 8 ounces fresh green beans, trimmed (½ pound)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper, to taste
- fresh lemon juice, for serving
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, toss the green beans and garlic with the olive oil and salt and pepper, to taste, so that everything is well coated.8 ounces fresh green beans, 2 cloves garlic, 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper
- Transfer the mixture to the basket or tray of an air fryer. Air fry at 375°F for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the green beans reach your desired level of doneness, shaking or tossing halfway through.
- Transfer the green beans to a serving plate. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over them and serve warm or at room temperature.fresh lemon juice
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Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimation.
June says
Amy, this is great! Just what I needed, these beans taste amazing. I purchased an airfyer early Jan and am so excited by every thing I cook in it. Thank u for all the great recipes….keep them coming
Amy Katz says
I'm so glad you enjoyed it, June. And congratulations on your air fryer purchase!
Anthony Smith says
wanted your thoughts on this..I have a farberware air fryer, I think it's 6 quarts, but not the basket type, it has 3 little shelves, upper/middle/bottom. the top one is about 3 inches from the fan, would you cook these there or which shelf, I'm wondering if they'll burn on the top in 10 minutes..thanks for your help
Amy Katz says
Hi Anthony! I would cook them on the middle rack for 5 minutes and then check them to see how much they have cooked. Then you can do another few minutes if they need more.
Jennifer Bliss says
I bought my parents AND my sisters AND my Grandmother-in-law all air fryers for Christmas. I swear I am the only person who doesn't have one now. BUT...I'm always looking for ideas because I'm trying to encourage my parents to use theirs more! This is great, THANK YOU!