Name: Air Fryer Green Beans
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8oz fresh green beans, ends trimmed; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/8-1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; Pinch of ground black pepper

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Air Fryer Green Beans are an easy vegetable side dish. Perfect for a busy weeknight when you need a quick dinner! Just toss the green beans with oil and spices then air fryer. They cook in under 10 minutes!

How to Make Green Beans in the Air Fryer

Fresh green beans are such a versatile side dish and they cook in as little as 5 minutes in the air fryer! Start by rinsing and trimming your green beans, then toss with the oil and spices. Arrange in the air fryer, in an even layer, and air fry for 5-8 minutes until your desired doneness.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

Fresh Green Beans
Olive Oil – You can swap in another cooking oil, if you’d like
Spices – Garlic Powder, Red Pepper Flakes, Salt, and Pepper

Should you trim green beans?

Yes, I recommend trimming the tough ends off of the green beans. I like to line a handful up and trim the ends all at once. I then leave the green beans whole but you could chop them into smaller pieces, if you prefer.

Other Easy Side Dishes

Crispy Roasted Baby Potatoes – Perfectly golden brown and crispy while being tender on the inside.
Roasted Pancetta Brussels Sprouts – Roasting Brussels Sprouts lets them get perfectly caramelized and flavorful.
Garlic Parmesan Air Fryer Broccoli – Tender with roasted edges and cooks in under 10 minutes.
Oven Roasted Honey Carrots – Sticky and sweet and made with just a few ingredients.

Recipe Notes and Tips

Prep in Advance – The green beans can be washed, dried, and trimmed a couple days in advance.
Adjust Cook Time – Depending on how thick your green beans are and your preferred doneness (such as still with a bit or very tender) you can adjust the cook time. Most green beans are fork tender in 5-8 minutes.
Use your Favorite Spices – Have fun playing with different spice combinations!

Leftovers, Storage, and Reheating

The green beans are best served right after making.

Leftovers and Storage: Leftover green beans can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 4 days.

Reheating: I recommend reheating in the air fryer (lined with foil) or the oven at 350 degrees F until warmed.

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