Air Fryer Green Beans

Someone holding an air fryer basket with green beans after being cooked.

To make quick and easy Air Fryer Green Beans, just toss the beans in olive oil and garlic powder and cook for 10 minutes or less, then finish with salt, pepper, and fresh lemon juice.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings servings (1/2 cup each)

Calories 100kcal

Author Meggan Hill

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

1 pound green beans trimmed (see note 1)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
lemon wedges for serving, optional (see note 2)

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Instructions

Preheat air fryer to 370 degrees. In a large bowl, add green beans, olive oil, garlic powder, and salt and pepper (I like at least 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper). Toss to combine. Be sure to coat the beans well with oil so they don't scorch.
Transfer the beans to the basket of an air fryer and arrange in a single layer (work in batches if necessary). Leave enough space for air to circulate around the beans without overcrowding.
Air fry at 370 degrees for 7 to 9 minutes or until the beans are tender-crisp, but still green, with browned edges. Shake the basket halfway through to ensure even heating. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve hot or at room temperature with lemon wedges.

Notes

Green beans: Remove the stem ends and any tough strings that run along the length of the beans, if applicable. There’s no need to trim off the tails. Some love their green beans “frenched,” or sliced lengthwise down the middle.
Lemon: The zest of one lemon (about 1 tsp.) can be added with the lemon juice. Just zest the lemon before you cut it to squeeze it.
Yield: A pound of green beans will serve 4 as a side dish (1/2 c. per serving).
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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