Air Fryer Green Beans
This Air Fryer Green Beans recipe is my favorite way to get crisp, flavorful veggies on the table fast. The beans turn out tender with just the right amount of bite, and the garlic adds a simple, savory finish. It works great for busy weeknights and even the holidays!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 50kcal
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh green beans or haricots verts
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ lemon wedged for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375F.
- Trim off the ends of the green beans, dry them well if they are damp and add to a bowl.
- Add olive oil and kosher salt to the green beans and toss together.
- Place the green beans in the preheated air fryer and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic, toss the green beans and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- Serve with lemon wedges and enjoy.
Notes
- Dry the green beans well before cooking. Extra moisture can cause them to steam instead of crisp.
- Don’t overcrowd the basket. Give the beans space so the hot air can circulate and cook them evenly.
- Toss halfway through. Shaking or stirring the beans helps them brown evenly on all sides.
- Add the garlic later. Waiting until the last few minutes keeps it from burning and turning bitter.
- Adjust the cook time slightly for thinner or thicker beans. Haricots verts may need a minute less.
- Finish with lemon right before serving. The acidity brightens the flavor and balances the salt and garlic.
- Use a light hand with oil. Too much can make the beans soggy instead of crisp.
Nutrition
Calories: 50kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 296mg | Potassium: 204mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 590IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg