Fresh green beans cook until tender-crisp and lightly browned in this easy air fryer green beans recipe. Seasoned with fresh garlic and olive oil, then finished with a squeeze of lemon, they're ready to serve in about 15 minutes.
And there's no need to blanch the green beans first. I use just 8 ounces so they have plenty of room in the air fryer basket to cook evenly instead of being piled on top of each other.
If you have more green beans to use up, you'll find everything from salads and side dishes to a creamy curry in my vegan green bean recipes.
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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
- June
Ingredients
Fresh green beans: This recipe is designed for fresh green beans. Trim off the stem ends before cooking. Be sure to dry the beans well after washing them so excess moisture doesn't interfere with browning.
Please see the recipe card for the complete ingredients, measurements, and instructions.
How to make air fryer green beans
Season the green beans
Toss the trimmed green beans and minced garlic with the olive oil until evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper.
Air fry
Transfer the green beans to the air fryer basket or tray. Cook at 375°F for 8 to 10 minutes, shaking or tossing them halfway through.
Finish with lemon
Transfer the cooked green beans to a serving plate and squeeze fresh lemon juice over them before serving.
Amy's tips
- Don't crowd the basket. Air needs to circulate around the green beans for them to cook evenly. Eight ounces should fit comfortably in most air fryers, but basket sizes vary.
- Start checking at 8 minutes. Air fryer models don't all cook exactly the same way. The green beans are done when they're tender but still have some bite, with browned spots here and there. Current recipes similarly recommend adjusting the final minutes according to both the appliance and your preferred doneness.
- Shake the basket halfway through. This redistributes the green beans so different sides are exposed to the circulating hot air.
- Dry the green beans well. After washing them, pat them dry before adding the oil and seasonings. This helps encourage browning rather than steaming.
- Making a larger batch? Cook the beans in batches rather than piling more into the basket.
Serving suggestions
These green beans are an easy vegetable side for weeknight pasta. Try them alongside my 15 minute tomato paste pasta sauce when you want dinner on the table quickly.
They would also be a nice contrast to the creamy sauce in my creamy white bean skillet with sun-dried tomatoes. Add some crusty bread and I don't think anyone will complain about the vegetable situation.
They're also simple enough for holidays when you'd rather not use valuable stovetop or oven space.
For another easy way to turn fresh green beans into a flavorful side dish, try my sauteed green beans with mushrooms next.
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Air Fryer Green Beans with Garlic and Lemon
Ingredients
- 8 ounces fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper, to taste
- fresh lemon juice, for serving
Instructions
- Place the green beans and garlic in a large mixing bowl. Add the olive oil and toss until everything is evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.8 ounces fresh green beans, 2 cloves garlic, 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper
- Arrange the green beans in the air fryer basket or tray. Air fry at 375°F for 8 to 10 minutes, shaking or tossing halfway through, until tender-crisp and lightly browned.
- Transfer the green beans to a serving plate. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over them and serve.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!