Did you know you can air fry green beans? This is a quick and simple way to prepare green beans that your family will love!
Serve alongside a main entree any night of the week to add a healthy boost to your meal. Crisp on the outside and tender on the inside, cooking green beans has never been easier.
For more green bean recipes, check out our Cheesy Green Bean Casserole, Green Beans For Kids and Crockpot Green Bean Casserole.
The air fryer can be used for more than cooking Ninja Air Fryer Chicken Wings and Air Fry Shrimp. It can cook veggies too!
From Air Fryer Asparagus and Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts to Air Fried Cauliflower and Air Fryer Sweet Potato Chips, we cannot wait for you to add green beans to the mix.
The air fryer is one of the best ways to cook green beans. Learn how to cook green beans in just 3 steps!
These fried green beans can be served with salt and pepper or seasoned as you wish. From garlic green beans to lemon pepper, there are many choices to try (we share ideas below!).
To get started, gather the equipment and ingredients then follow the written instructions or printable recipe card. Enjoy!
Table of Contents
Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Gluten-Free Guide: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten.
How To Make
Place the trimmed green beans onto the air fryer tray.
Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Using clean hands combine.
Air Fry
Preheat the air fryer to 375°F. Air fry for 5 minutes, flip then cook an additional 5 minutes.
Serve
Serve hot topped with butter if desired.
Seasoning Suggestions
- Roasted garlic
- Fresh lemon juice
- Lemon pepper seasoning
- Chili powder
- Onion powder
- Garlic powder
- Red pepper flakes
- Parmesan cheese
- Bacon pieces
Kids In The Kitchen
Cooking tips and suggestions for kids making this recipe.
- To trim green beans, carefully use kitchen shears or your hands to snip off both ends of each green bean. The ends can be tough and difficult to chew making it best to remove before cooking.
- Coat the green beans with olive oil by using your hands or a pair of tongs.
- If you have more than 1 pound of green beans, make a few batches or save the leftover green beans for another fresh green bean recipe like Green Bean Casserole with Fresh Green Beans.
Frequently Asked Questions
French green beans are going to be longer and skinnier in appearance compared to green beans. Either can be used for this recipe.
Nope! Simply rinse to remove any dirt then dry, trim and season.
Cook on each side for 5 minutes. If crispier green beans are preferred, then cook for an additional 1-2 minutes on each side.
Store in a container once completely cooled in the fridge for up to 3 days.
To reheat, toss back into a preheated air fryer for 2-3 minutes or heat in the microwave until hot.
How To Serve
This nutritious side dish pairs well with Baked Chicken Burgers, Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets, Baked Pork Chops, No Peek Beef Tips, Cheese Curd Burger, Gluten Free Fried Chicken and so much more!
More Easy Air Fryer Recipes
- Air Fryer French Toast Sticks
- Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers
- How to Cook Frozen Salmon in Air Fryer
- Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu
CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.
The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.
Air Fry Green Beans
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Prep the green beans. Place the trimmed green beans onto the air fryer tray. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Using clean hands combine.1 pound green beans, trimmed, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- ⭐️Air Fry. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F. Air fry for 5 minutes, flip then cook an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve. Serve hot topped with butter if desired.
Notes
Storage & Reheating Instructions
Store in a container once cooled in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, toss back into a preheated air fryer for 2-3 minutes or microwave in 20-second increments until hot. CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination. The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.Nutrition
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