Easy Air Fryer Green Beans

Let’s whip up some super easy, fast and very tasty Air Fryer Green Beans. As in this is one of the easiest, simplest ways to cook up your green beans.

Yes, we will turn 2 very simple everyday ingredients into one perfect side dish in less than 10 mins. #winningalready.

They are crispy green beans that are still tender inside. This easy recipe is a huge hit with the whole family and a great alternative to boiling or steaming them.

Just as easy as these Air Fryer Zucchini Fries, perfect Air Fryer Asparagus and family approve Air Fried French Fries or even easier Air Fryer Frozen French Fries.

Even better is that these beans are highly adaptable. You can serve as is or add up spices and more to your taste. Just the thing to serve up at lunchtime, as a fun after-school snack with a simple dip, or as a tasty side dish for supper.

If you have been searching for a different way to eat your veggies, then this recipe post is for you.

Because while you are cooking these fresh green beans in air fryer (aka the different way), the recipe is so simple that it is hard not to make again and again.

Why Make This Recipe

• You can easily double or triple this green bean fries recipe to feed a crowd.
• Easy to adapt with various spices in your pantry.
• Cooking green beans is easy with simple everyday ingredients you already have.
• Leftovers are great for meal planning and adding to salads, fried rice and more.
• Great for all those bbq sides, potluck dishes, and as an everyday side dish, these are a much lighter alternative to green bean casserole that is served on Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, and Sunday lunch.

Fun Facts About Green Beans

• Green beans are also known as French beans or string beans.
• There are more than 130 varieties of green beans around today (in case you ever get asked this in a quiz).
• Green beans are a rich source of good for you stuff such as vitamin A, C, and K, iron, and magnesium.
• They are rich in dietary fiber so make you feel fuller for longer.

Ingredient Notes

• Beans – this recipe calls for fresh green beans, that have been topped and tailed. Head on over to this air fryer frozen vegetables post the cook frozen green beans.
• Oil – feel free to use olive oil, rapeseed oil, etc.
• Salt – simple seasoned with salt, and you can also use a flavored salt.

Ready to learn how to make green beans air fryer? Gather up your ingredients and I will show you….

How To Fry Green Beans In The Air Fryer

Full recipe measurements and instructions in the recipe card below.

1. Preheat the Air Fryer to 400 degrees F / 200 degrees C.
2. Add the green beans to a bowl and spray with some olive oil cooking spray and the best salt ever and toss to combine.
3. Place the coated green beans in a single layer the air fryer basket and cook for 6-8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway and at least once more during cooking so that they cook evenly.
4. Remove and serve immediately topped with some extra salt, and chopped herbs if you like.

How To Bake These

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F / 220 degrees C / gas 7 and line a rimmed baking tray.
2. Add the green beans to the sheet and spray with some low-calorie spray (or oil) and the best salt ever and combine until all the beans are coated. Then spread out beans in a single layer.
3. Roast for 14 to 16 minutes, until they are tender but crispy.
4. Remove and serve topped with some extra salt, and chopped herbs if you like.

Air fryer temperatures will vary depending on the make and model, so use the cook time as a guide only and adjust as needed.

Recipe Tips

• Do make sure you top and tail your beans before air frying them.
• Make sure the beans are dry before coating in oil otherwise they may not go crispy.
• While you can easily double the recipe, you will need to air fry or bake in batches or on two trays.
• If you don’t have a cooking spray, you can use olive oil but this will increase the calorie count of the portion.
• Feel free to cook them a little bit more if you want them crisper.
• Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer when cooking these, so hot air circulates and they crisp up.

Delicious Variations

• Make Crispier – You can easily make Air Fryer Green Beans With Panko. Simply dip in egg and dip in Panko breadcrumbs before air frying the beans.
• Low carb crispy – to make a low carb crispy version make a light coating with seasoned almond flour before frying.
• Add heat – A pinch of red pepper flakes or ancho chili powder or chili oil adds some lovely heat.
• Add citrus – a squeeze of fresh lemon juice or lemon zest adds great flavor to these.
• Make cheesy – if not vegan you can top with some grated parmesan cheese.
• Add herbs and spices – like garlic powder, Italian seasoning, oregano, and more.

Storage

• Store – Cooked beans should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. 

Season Your Air Fryer Vegetables

This air fried green beans recipe is simple using only low-calorie spray and salt. Use seasonings to effortlessly add flavor to your crisp, crunchy veggies.

You can use store-bought seasoning but you can also make your own easy homemade ones like

• Homemade Fajita Seasoning.
• Super Easy Greek Seasoning.
• The Best Dang Creole Seasoning.
• Or you can try stand alone spices like: cajun spice, cumin, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning and smoked paprika.

How Long To Cook Green Beans in the Air Fryer

• Finer green beans as I use here need 6-8 minutes.
• If you are using larger beans then you may need 8-10 minutes.
• If you have a small air fryer, then cook beans in 2 batches.

FAQs

Serving Suggestions

Pair up a portion of Air Fryer Green beans with any one of these delicious air fryer recipes:

• The juiciest Air Fryer Burgers <= loved by the whole family.
• Air Fryer Salmon. A perfect pairing.
• Creamy Instant Pot Tomato Soup.
• Air Fryer Lime Grilled Shrimp.
• Air Fryer Frozen Pizza.
• How To Reheat Pizza In Air Fryer.

More Great Air Fryer Vegetable Recipes

Love vegetables? Then you might want to check these ones out.

• Air Fryer French Fries.
• Air Fryer Zucchini Fries.
• Air Fryer Corn on the Cob.
• Homemade Air Fryer Tater Tots.
• Air Fryer Potato Wedges.
• Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Wings.
• Here are all my Air Fryer Recipes.
• Green Beans Almondine. <= made on the stovetop.

Weight Watchers Points

A serving of these green beans contains 0 (that’s right, zero!) Blue Plan SmartPoints.

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