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A plate of air fried green beans with a lemon wedge and chopped fresh parsley on top

Air Fryer Green Beans

These Air Fryer Green Beans are seasoned to your liking with salt and pepper, and are the ultimate vegetable side dish. They're crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and all-around irresistible! Vegan, low carb, keto, gluten free, Whole30 compliant and paleo-friendly.

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword air fried green beans, cooking fresh green beans, green beans in air fryer
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 78 kcal
Author Kelly

Ingredients

  • 1 lb fresh green beans washed, dried and stems trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt or kosher salt, added to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper to taste, plus more for garnish
  • fresh chopped parsley for serving
  • lemon wedge for serving

Instructions

Trim & Wash the Green Beans

  1. Grab a handful of green beans and line them up on a cutting board so that all of the ends on one side form a straight line.

  2. Press a sharp kitchen knife down toward the tips of the lined-up green beans and cut off the ends all at once.

  3. Line up the opposite ends of the green beans and trim off the tips all at once. Repeat the process with any remaining green beans until all of the ends are removed.

  4. Place the trimmed green beans in a large bowl filled with cold water and let them sit for 15-20 minutes. Then rinse them off with cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Be sure to dry them off thoroughly.

Air Fry the Green Beans

  1. If your Air Fryer requires preheating, preheat to 375°F.

  2. Add the green beans to a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with oil. Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder and toss to thoroughly coat.

    A bunch of raw green beans in a bowl with salt and pepper dumped on top of them
  3. Working in batches, add the green beans to the Air Fryer basket, spreading them in a single layer.

    A close-up shot of uncooked green beans inside of a large Air Fryer basket
  4. Air fry for 8-10 minutes or until the green beans are crisp-tender, shaking the basket halfway through (time will vary depending on your Air Fryer). Cook for 2 minutes more if you prefer your green beans a little more tender. Repeat with any remaining green beans.

    Air fried green beans inside of a large Air Fryer basket on top of a granite surface
  5. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh chopped parsley, freshly cracked black pepper and a lemon wedge.

    A plate of air fried green beans with a lemon wedge and chopped fresh parsley on top

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Recipe Notes

  • To Store & Reheat: Refrigerate cooled green beans in an airtight container and enjoy within 4 days. Reheat in a 350°F Air Fryer for about 5 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until warmed through.
  • To Freeze: Freeze cooled green beans in an airtight container for up to 6 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Green Beans
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 78 Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat 2g3%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Fiber 5g20%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 4g8%
* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.