These Air Fryer Green Beans are so delicious and flavorful. Seasoned to perfection, they’re air fried for a crispy outside, while the insides are tender and tasty.
If you love air-fried vegetables, then you should try these Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts and Air Fryer Asparagus.

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Recipe Details
I love this Air Fryer Green Beans recipe because it’s crazy easy and makes such a delicious side. This dish is perfect for holiday dinners or any meal at all.
- TASTE: With a light seasoning of garlic powder, salt, and pepper, these green beans have a great flavor. Their natural earthy taste is even better air-fried.
- TEXTURE: Crisp on the outside and tender on the inside, this dish has scrumptious texture.
- TIME: It will take 18 minutes to make.
- EASE: This recipe is really so simple and easy to follow. You’ll have no trouble making the perfect Air Fryer Green Beans.
What You’ll Need
Ingredient Notes
- Green beans- Fresh green beans are what you want for this recipe. You can find them in most stores and farmer’s markets. Just trim the ends off for the best texture.
- Avocado Oil- This is a neutral-flavored oil that works well here. It will help crisp the green beans and hold the seasonings on.
- Seasonings- We’ll use Garlic powder, Black pepper, and Kosher salt. These are our flavor enhancers.
- Basket Air Fryer- This is the perfect size to cook this many green beans thoroughly.
Add-ins and Substitutions
- Substitute other oils- Instead of avocado oil, make these with olive oil, canola oil, or even mayonnaise. Any oil will help crisp up the outsides of these Air Fryer Green Beans.
- Add seasonings- Add paprika, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, onion powder, or thyme to these green beans.
- Substitute frozen green beans- You can use frozen green beans, but because they tend to have more water in them, they will steam more. Cook them a few minutes longer to account for defrosting.
- Add other vegetables- Make this with julienned zucchini, broccolini, brussels sprouts, or asparagus. Just decrease the amount of green beans so you don’t overfill the basket.
How to Make Air Fryer Green Beans
- Prep the green beans. Wash, pat dry, and trim your green beans.
- Preheat. Then preheat your basket air fryer to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Season. Now add the green beans to a large bowl and toss them with avocado oil, garlic powder, black pepper, and kosher salt.
- Air fry. Transfer the green beans to the air fryer basket and air fry for about 8-10 minutes. Serve warm.
Pro Tip: Give the basket a quick shake halfway through to make sure all the green beans get equal hot air distribution and they don’t stick together.
Recipe Tips
- Dry the green beans- Oil doesn’t adhere to wet green beans so dry them off after washing so the oil will stick, and the seasonings, too.
- Trim the ends- The ends are tough and fibrous, so it’s best to chop them off so these Air Fryer Green Beans have the best texture.
- Thoroughly coat with oil- The oil helps them get that delicious crispness on the outside. Coating them well with oil will ensure they have great texture and are well-seasoned.
- Don’t overfill the basket- Because air fryers work by circulating hot air quickly, overfilling the basket will cause some green beans to be undercooked or mushy.
FAQs
You can air fry green beans in just 8-10 minutes. The air fryer circulates hot air so they cook thoroughly and quickly.
Green beans have a very mild flavor, so it’s easy to jazz them up with spices. They pair well with garlic, so these Air Fryer Green Beans use garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Thyme, cumin, onion powder, and lemon juice are all great options for flavor.
Serving Suggestions
These Air Fryer Green Beans are so versatile, you can pair them with just about any dish. Serve them with your favorite main courses and pair them with potatoes and other green veggies.
- Meats: Serve them with Ribeye Steak, Pork Crown Roast, Bacon Wrapped Chicken, and Juicy Thanksgiving Turkey.
- Seafood: Enjoy these Air Fryer Green Beans with Easy Baked Cod, Pesto Salmon, Cajun Shrimp, or Panko Crusted Salmon.
- Potatoes: Pair them with Air Fryer Baked Potatoes, Super Creamy Mashed Potatoes, Air Fryer Potato Wedges, or Scalloped Potatoes.
- Vegetables: Pair them with other green veggies, like Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts, Air fryer Asparagus, Air Fryer Kale Chips, and Crispy Air Fryer Broccoli.
Make This Recipe in Advance
Make ahead: You can prep the green beans ahead of time and store them in an airtight container or ziplock bag in the fridge for a few days. You can also air-fry and cool them, then keep them in the fridge as well.
Storing: Store any leftovers of these Air Fryer Green Beans in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 7 days. Reheat them in the air fryer for a few minutes to re-crisp them.
Freeze: You can freeze them in a freezer-safe container or ziplock bag for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge or put them directly into the air fryer to reheat.
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Full Recipe Instructions
Air Fryer Green Beans
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb green beans end trimmed
- 1 Tbsp avocado oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt add more as needed
Instructions
- Wash, pat dry, and trim your green beens.
- Then preheat your basket air fryer to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Now add the green beans into a large bowl and mix it with 1 Tbsp avocado oil, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/8 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp kosher salt (add more as needed).
- Once everything is well combined, transfer the green beans into the air fryer basket and air-fryer for about 8-10 minutes (give it a quick shake halfway through). Serve warm.
Notes
- Dry the green beans- Oil doesn’t adhere to wet green beans so dry them off after washing so the oil will stick, and the seasonings, too.
- Trim the ends- The ends are tough and fibrous, so it’s best to chop them off so these Air Fryer Green Beans have the best texture.
- Thoroughly coat with oil- The oil helps them get that delicious crispness on the outside. Coating them well with oil will ensure they have great texture and are well-seasoned.
- Don’t overfill the basket- Because air fryers work by circulating hot air quickly, overfilling the basket will cause some green beans to be undercooked or mushy.
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