Name: Air Fryer Green Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh green beans; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; salt, to taste

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Make these crisp and tender air fryer green beans in less than 10 minutes for a delicious side dish to add to your weekly family dinner or holiday menu.

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Do you need a quick and simple vegetable for your weeknight dinner or light lunch? Try one of our newest green bean recipes—the air fryer cooks them to crispy perfection in minutes. Serve this dish with your favorite protein, pasta, soup, or salad for an easy meal.

Why You'll Love These Easy Air Fryer Green Beans

Green beans are a good source of vitamins and nutrients like potassium, beta-carotene, and fiber while being low in calories. They add a beautiful pop of bright green to any meal. Fresh green beans are affordable when they are in season and air fry easily for incredible texture and flavor.

Using your air fryer means you have more room in the oven and on the stove when you're cooking a large meal.

Ingredients

Green Beans.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
Salt.

How to Make Air Fryer Green Beans

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Step 1: Trim the stems off the green beans. Leave whole or snap down to smaller pieces.

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Step 2: Toss the green beans with oil and your preferred topping in a large mixing bowl.

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Step 3: Place the green beans in your air fryer basket in a single layer.

Step 4: Air Fry 5-10 minutes until cooked to your preferred doneness.

Recipe Variations

This healthy side dish can be served as is with a little sprinkle of salt or try out these flavor variations, too!

Onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper
Everything But the Bagel Seasoning
Squeeze fresh lemon juice and sprinkle lemon zest
Drizzle truffle oil or flavored olive oil
Sprinkle Grated parmesan cheese

Recipe Tips

Pick fresh green beans that are bright and firm with no bruises. Trim ends as needed.

Leave the green beans whole or cut them into bite-sized pieces.

Cooking time will vary based on your air fryer. Check after 5 minutes and check for tenderness.

Storage and Reheating

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the air fryer for 2 minutes to warm through.

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