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    Home » Recipes » Air Fryer

    Easy Air Fryer Green Beans

    Published: Oct 1, 2022 · Modified: Mar 11, 2023 by Beth Sachs · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases · 4 Comments

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    Easy air fryer green beans are a quick and healthy vegetable side dish made in minutes in your air fryer!

    Delicious with so many different meals including slow cooker roast beef and chicken stew!

    A bowl of air fryer green beans.

    Slightly crispy on the outside and tender in the middle, these green beans are sure to become a regular feature in your house, and so much tastier than boiling or steaming!

    Check out my eBook⭐Easy Air Fryer Recipes⭐ which includes 20 straightforward and easy-to-follow recipes for your air fryer. You'll be a pro at air fryer cooking in no time! Don't miss out, get your copy today!

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    Jump to:
    • ✔️ Why you'll love this recipe!
    • 🛒 Ingredient notes
    • 🥄 Equipment
    • What is an air fryer?
    • 🔪 How long to air fryer green beans
    • 💭 Expert tips
    • 🍴 Serving suggestions
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🥡 Storage
    • ❓ Frequently asked questions
    • 😋 More air fryer vegetables
    • Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ✔️ Why you'll love this recipe!

    • Easy air fryer recipe.
    • A delicious vegetable side dish.
    • Tastier than boiled green beans.
    • Easy to adapt - add different flavourings and seasonings.
    • Double the recipe if you're feeding a crowd.

    🛒 Ingredient notes

    Ingredients for air fryer green beans.

    Green Beans - fresh (not frozen) green beans (also known as French beans or string beans) which have been trimmed.

    Olive Oil - use any light oil such as mild olive oil or rapeseed oil. Alternatively, use a light cooking spray to reduce the calories.

    Sea Salt - for seasoning.

    🥄 Equipment

    Which air fryer? I use the Ninja Foodi 5.8 litre Grill and Air Fryer with 4 customisable cooking functions including air fry, roast, bake, and dehydrate!

    What is an air fryer?

    Air fryers are small(ish) kitchen appliances that operate like a convection oven—except in a smaller, more concentrated space.

    The air is circulated at a high temperature and evenly around the food, which makes the food cook more quickly than in a conventional oven and helps give foods a crispy coating without the need for lots of oil and fat.

    🔪 How long to air fryer green beans

    The recipe card with ingredient quantities and detailed instructions can be found at the bottom of the post

    One: Preheat the air fryer to 200C (400F).

    Two: Toss the green beans with the olive oil and salt in a mixing bowl and then put them into the preheated air fryer basket. Air fry for 6-8 minutes, shaking halfway.

    Three: Serve with extra seasoning if required.

    Green beans in a Ninja Foodi air fryer.

    💭 Expert tips

    • Top and tail your green beans before cooking them.
    • Make sure the beans are in one layer in your air fryer basket to ensure the hot air can circulate around each bean. Depending on what size air fryer you have, you may need to air fry them in two batches.
    • For a crispier crunchier bean, air fry for an additional 2 minutes.
    • Larger beans may take 8-10 minutes to cook.

    🍴 Serving suggestions

    Serve the green beans as a side dish with your favourite family meals including bacon mac and cheese, slow cooker lamb breast, air fryer salmon, and cottage pie.

    Leftovers are delicious in salads such as beetroot and goat's cheese salad and five bean salad.

    They can also be eaten as a snack (air fryer green bean fries) with roasted red pepper hummus or sour cream & chive dip.

    A bowl of green beans with sea salt

    📖 Variations

    • Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or chilli powder if you like your food hot!
    • Top with grated Parmesan cheese for a cheesy version! You might also like my air fryer broccoli Parmesan recipe too!
    • Use different herbs and spices such as oregano, thyme, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, curry powder, or even smoked paprika!
    • Add a squeeze of lemon juice at the end of cooking.
    • Garnish with freshly chopped herbs such as parsley and basil.

    🥡 Storage

    Air fryer green beans are best eaten fresh, straight out of the air fryer.

    Store: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and either reheated or added to salads.

    Reheat: Place the green beans back in the air fryer (220c) for 2 minutes to warm up. Alternatively, they can be reheated in the microwave.

    Freeze: Not suitable for home freezing.

    Crispy air fried green beans in a grey bowl.

    ❓ Frequently asked questions

    Do you need to soak green beans before cooking?

    No! Fresh green beans do not need to be soaked. Just give the beans a rinse and pat dry with a paper towel before air frying.

    Can I make these in the oven?

    Yes, if you don't have an air fryer, simply place the beans on a lined baking tray and bake in the oven for 15 minutes at 220C.

    😋 More air fryer vegetables

    • Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
    • Air Fryer Parsnips
    • Air Fryer Asparagus
    • Air Fryer Roast Potatoes
    • Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
    • Air Fryer Radishes
    • Air Fryer Cauliflower
    • Air Fryer Butternut Squash

    Don't have an air fryer? Try my stir-fried garlic green beans!

    Air fried green beans in a bowl.

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    Easy Air Fryer Green Beans

    Easy air fryer green beans are a quick and healthy vegetable side dish made in minutes in your air fryer!
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine British
    Keyword air fryer green beans, green beans air fryer
    Prep Time 2 minutes
    Cook Time 7 minutes
    Total Time 9 minutes
    Servings 4
    Calories 40kcal
    Author Beth Sachs
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    Equipment

    • Air Fryer
    • Chopping Board
    • Knife

    Ingredients

    Metric - US Customary
    • 400 g Green Beans trimmed
    • 1 teaspoon Olive Oil
    • ½ teaspoon Sea Salt

    Instructions

    • Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (400F).
    • Toss the green beans with the olive oil and salt in a mixing bowl and then put them into the preheated air fryer basket. Air fry for 6-8 minutes, shaking halfway.
      400 g Green Beans, 1 teaspoon Olive Oil, ½ teaspoon Sea Salt
    • Serve with extra seasoning if required.

    Notes

    Expert Tips:
    • Top and tail your green beans before cooking them.
    • Make sure the beans are in one layer in your air fryer basket to ensure the hot air can circulate around each bean. Depending on what size air fryer you have, you may need to air fry them in two batches.
    • For a crispier crunchier bean, air fry for an additional 2 minutes.
    • Larger beans may take 8-10 minutes to cook.
     
    Variations:
    • Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or chilli powder if you like your food hot!
    • Top with grated Parmesan cheese for a cheesy version! You might also like my air fryer broccoli Parmesan recipe too!
    • Use different herbs and spices such as oregano, thyme, Italian seasoning, curry powder, or even smoked paprika!
    • Add a squeeze of lemon juice at the end of cooking.
    • Garnish with freshly chopped herbs such as parsley and basil.
     
    Storage:
    Air fryer green beans are best eaten fresh, straight out of the air fryer.
    Store: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and either reheated or added to salads.
    Reheat: Place the green beans back in the air fryer (220c) for 2 minutes to warm up. Alternatively, they can be reheated in the microwave.
    Freeze: Not suitable for home freezing.
     
    Nutrition:
    The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
     
    Nutrition Facts
    Easy Air Fryer Green Beans
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    40
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    1
    g
    2
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    0.2
    g
    1
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    0.2
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Sodium
     
    297
    mg
    13
    %
    Potassium
     
    211
    mg
    6
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    7
    g
    2
    %
    Fiber
     
    3
    g
    13
    %
    Sugar
     
    3
    g
    3
    %
    Protein
     
    2
    g
    4
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    690
    IU
    14
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    12
    mg
    15
    %
    Calcium
     
    37
    mg
    4
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Comments

    1. Tara

      October 01, 2022 at 1:49 pm

      5 stars
      Such a vibrant color! These green beans look so good and I love how easily they come together in the air fryer.

      Reply
    2. Louise

      October 01, 2022 at 2:00 pm

      5 stars
      Super easy and so delicious! I love green beans and making them in the airfryer is next level yum.

      Reply
    3. Janessa

      October 01, 2022 at 2:35 pm

      5 stars
      These green beans were so simple to make yet they turned out delicious! We enjoyed them alongside some grilled cod and it was a great side.

      Reply
    4. Claudia Lamascolo

      October 01, 2022 at 2:37 pm

      5 stars
      These are my new favorite way to make beans love them this way and will make them again so good!

      Reply

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