Air Fryer Green Beans

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Air Fryer Green Beans are a quick and delicious side dish that require just a few ingredients and 15 minutes from start to finish. You’ll want to add these easy roasted green beans to your weeknight meal plan or holiday dinner!

This is probably one of the easiest and quickest recipes on Crumb Top Baking, but it’s one I make often, so I thought I should add it to the growing list of air fryer side dishes around here!

We love these green beans on the side with air fryer pork schnitzel or chicken schnitzel, air fryer pork tenderloin and this air fryer cod. So good!

Overhead view of air fryer green beans in a white oval dish.

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Ingredients for this recipe

You only need 6 ingredients for this easy side dish!

Fresh green beans
Extra virgin olive oil
Garlic powder
Dried basil and oregano
Salt

Raw green beans being trimmed on a wooden cutting board.

How to prepare fresh green beans for cooking

Make sure your green beans are fresh and crisp (they should snap if you bend them in half).
Rinse the green beans in a colander and pat them dry with a towel.
Trim the stems off with a sharp knife. You can also trim off the tips if you like, but if they’re in good shape, I usually leave them on.

How to roast green beans in the air fryer

Once the green beans are cleaned, trimmed and dried, place them in a large bowl.
Add the oil and seasoning and toss until the beans are well coated.
Place the beans in the air fryer basket and air fry on 400F for 7-10 minutes. Serve immediately.

Collage of 4 images showing how the green beans are seasoned in a bowl and then roasted in the air fryer basket.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the best temperature to air fry green beans?

Green beans cook well on high heat, so I usually air fry them on 400F. If you air fry them on a lower temperature, you’ll need to increase the air frying time.

How long does it take to cook green beans in the air fryer?

If you like your green beans firm, air fry them for around 7 minutes. If you like them a little more tender, air fry them for 10 minutes. Don’t over cook them as they will get too soft.

Can you air fry frozen green beans?

While I prefer the taste and texture of fresh green beans, you can air fry them from frozen. Set your air fryer to 400F, but add a few extra minutes to the air frying time.

How do you reheat leftover air fried green beans?

You can reheat them in the microwave or pop them in the oven for a few minutes on 400F. Just note that reheated green beans may be a little softer compared to when they’re fresh out of the air fryer.

Up close view of air fried green beans in a white dish.

Additional recipe tips and substitutions

Garlic powder and dried herbs work best as they stick to the green beans. For that reason, I usually avoid fresh garlic and herbs in this recipe.
I love the combo of garlic, oregano and basil, but you can just keep it simple with salt and garlic, or use other dried herbs or Italian seasoning.
Just before serving, I like to add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to the green beans, but that’s totally optional. It just adds a pop of flavour and complements the garlic and herbs.
This recipe makes enough for about 4 small side servings. You can double or triple the recipe, just make sure to air fry the green beans in batches. You want air to circulate around the beans, so don’t overcrowd your air fryer.
The recipe instructions are based on a Philips air fryer with a 2.75 quart capacity. You may need to adjust the temperature and air frying time slightly depending on the size and brand of your air fryer.

If you make this air fryer green beans recipe, I would love to hear what you think in the comments below!

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