Name: Easy Air Fryer Green Beans
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 12 ounces fresh trimmed green beans; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

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These air fryer green beans take just minutes to make and they’re the perfect side dish! They’re simply seasoned with olive oil, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. They’re tender and slightly crisp! Let’s get to it!

cooked air fryer green beans on serving plate

Green Beans In Air Fryer

I’ve got the perfect side dish for your next meal! These perfectly seasoned green beans made in the air fryer are so simple to make and they’re flavor packed. I love the simplicity of just olive oil, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. You are going to love having them with your favorite dinner recipes!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

An easy side dish to your favorite dinner.
Recipe is done in under 10 minutes.
Healthy and so delicious!

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ingredients for air fryer green beans on counter

What You’ll Need

With this simple recipe, you only need a few easy to find ingredients. See the bottom of the post in the recipe card for full details and instructions.

Fresh Green Beans– Check the produce area of the grocery store for fresh green beans also called Hericot Vert.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil– You’ll toss the green beans in just a little olive oil and seasonings.
Salt– For cooking and baking, I use kosher salt.
Pepper-For best results use freshly ground black pepper.
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes– These give the green beans a little kick, you can leave them out if you’d like no spice.

green beans in mixing bowl with seasonings

How To Make Air Fryer Green Beans

Place Green Beans In Large Bowl. Remove green beans from packaging. Wash and pat dry if needed. Remove any stems if needed as well. Place beans into large bowl.

Season Green Beans. Drizzle green beans with olive oil then season with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Use a large spoon to gently stir until well combined.

Preheat Air Fryer. This is optional, but I like to heat up my air fryer before cooking vegetables. Preheat at 380 degrees F. for 4-5 minutes.

Place Green Beans Into Air Fryer. Once green beans have been seasoned, transfer to air fryer basket.

Cook. Cook green beans at 380 degrees F. for 8 minutes. Halfway through, remove the basket, shake the green beans. When done, remove green beans and transfer to a serving plate. Serve warm.

Recipe Tips For Success

Look for the bags of green beans that are pre-washed and trimmed. Makes for easy prep!
Feel free to mix up your seasonings. If you don’t like red pepper flakes, try a sprinkle of paprika instead. Fresh lemon juice is also delicious when serving.
Want to get a little fancy? Add a small handful of sliced almonds over top before serving.

How to Serve

Serve green beans alongside your favorite dinner recipes. Beef, chicken, seafood….they’re great with any dish really. Don’t forget the Holidays! Green beans are great for your Thanksgiving dinner, Easter, and Christmas!

Storage Instructions

Refrigerate. Store leftover green beans in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

Reheating Instructions. Place refrigerated green beans back into the air fryer basket and cook at 380 degrees F. for 3-5 minutes, until hot and crisp again.

Freezing Instructions. To freeze green beans, place them in an airtight container or freezer safe bag and freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat place frozen green beans into the air fryer basket and cook at 380 degrees F. for 5-6 minutes until hot and crisp.

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