This Air Fryer Green Beans recipe is the perfect easy healthy side dish that’s ready in under 10 minutes! Made with fresh or frozen green beans, tender and juicy, with the flavour of oven roasted green beans.
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes
We love a good vegetable side dish recipe here at The Busy Baker and a delicious veggie-packed side dish made in the air fryer? Now that’s just about our favourite thing ever!
These Air Fryer Green Beans are the perfect easy-to-make side dish that’s super flavourful. They’re ready in under 10 minutes – they’re simple enough for an easy weeknight meal and delicious enough for a holiday dinner. Trust us, you’re going to LOVE them!
That’s right! You don’t even have to use fresh beans for this recipe. Frozen green beans work well too, just make sure they’re whole and not cut.
To cook frozen green beans in the air fryer:
- Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
- Don’t thaw your frozen green beans at all. If there’s excess ice buildup, rinse them under water and dry them with paper towels.
- Add the green beans to a bowl and mix with the oil, garlic and lemon juice.
- Place in the air fryer basket/tray and air fry at 400 F (200 C) for 5 minutes.
- Remove and shake well. Air fry again for another 4-6 minutes.
To make this recipe you’ll need:
- fresh green beans (or use frozen)
- water
- olive oil
- fresh garlic (or use garlic powder)
- salt
- pepper
- fresh lemon
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Time needed: 10 minutes
Follow these steps for the perfect beans in the air fryer!
- Preheat your air fryer.
Add the water to the air fryer and preheat to 200 degrees Celsius (390 degrees Fahrenheit).
- Prepare the beans.
Wash and prepare the green beans by removing any stems or flowers.
- Add the flavour.
Add the green beans to a bowl along with the oil, garlic, salt and pepper, and the juice of one lemon. Toss very well to coat.
- Air fry.
Air fry for 6 to 8 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius (390 degrees Fahrenheit), shaking the basket halfway through.
- Add the lemon zest for more flavour.
Zest the lemon over the green beans (optional), toss, and serve.
How long to cook green beans in air fryer?
They take about 6-8 minutes to cook in the air fryer.
How long to cook frozen green beans in air fryer?
Cooking them from frozen in the air fryer only takes an additional 3-4 minutes.
What should I serve with air fryer green beans?
Air fryer green beans can be served as a side dish with meats, poultry, seafood, or vegetarian main courses. They also make a great addition to salads.
How do I store leftover air fryer green beans?
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. They can be reheated in the air fryer or in a pan for best texture.
We hope you love this recipe as much as we do! Let us know in the comments below, what’s your favourite veggie side dish to make in the air fryer? We’d love to know!
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Air Fryer Green Beans
Recipe: Equipment
Recipe: Instructions
- Add the water to the air fryer and preheat the air fryer to 200 degrees Celsius (390 degrees Fahrenheit).
- Wash and prepare the green beans by removing any stems or flowers.
- Add the green beans to a bowl along with the oil, garlic, salt and pepper, and the juice of one lemon. Toss very well to coat.
- Add the green beans to the basket or tray of your air fryer. Be sure not to overcrowd the air fryer – you might need to cook the green beans in two batches to avoid overcrowding.
- Air fry for 6 to 8 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius (390 Fahrenheit), shaking the basket halfway through.
- Zest the lemon over the green beans (optional), toss, and serve.
Recipe: Notes
Air Fryer Frozen Green Beans Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
- Don’t thaw your frozen beans at all. If there’s excess ice buildup on your beans rinse them under water and dry them with paper towels.
- Add them to a bowl and mix with the oil and spices.
- Place in the air fryer basket/tray and air fry at 400 F (200 C) for 5 minutes.
- Remove and shake well. Air fry again for another 4-6 minutes.
Storage Instructions
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.Reheating Instructions
Place the green beans in your air fryer . Add 1/3 cup of water on the bottom of your air fryer and run it at 350 F (175 C) for 2-3 minutes shaking the basket/tray halfway through.Recipe: Nutrition
Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated, using Spoonacular, for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.