Name: Crispy Air Fryer Green Beans (15 Minutes)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 lb green beans (450 g); 1 Tbsp oil (15 mL); 1 tsp flaky sea salt; ¼ tsp ground black pepper

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Made with just 4 ingredients, these air fryer green beans are an absolute lifesaver at dinner time. Ready in under 15 minutes, they’re crispy, caramelized, and full of flavor!

Crispy air fried green beans on a white serving platter with lemon wedges.

I’m sure we all need to eat more veggies. Even as a vegetarian, it’s sometimes hard to get in all the brightly colored veggies because it’s easy to get bored with them. That’s where the air fryer comes in. Not only does it cook things to perfection, but it’s also incredibly easy to use.

With air fryer green beans, I wanted something that would emulate French fries but be healthier and low-carb. And these deliver! They are delicious, crispy, and can be dipped, making them a healthy vessel for your favorites.

you don’t need much

You only need 4 ingredients to make green beans shine! Jump to the recipe card for exact measurements!

Green Beans: Plenty of people love to eat these raw, and I love how veggies totally change when roasted. Air frying is like a shortcut to roasting!
Oil: The benefit of air frying is you only need a touch of oil, much less than even roasting in the oven.
Salt & Pepper: These basic seasonings are a great way to let the green bean flavor shine! You can also add cayenne for a bit of heat.

how to pick the best green beans

Of course, you can grow your own, but most folks will stop at the farmer’s market or pick up a bag at the grocery store. Look for “green beans.” Sometimes, the pre-bagged options will be French or “haricot verts,” which are thinner. They are fine to use, but they might crisp up quicker, so you’ll want to keep an eye on them.

Raw geren beans in a pile on an orange surface.

How to make Air Fryer Green Bean Fries

This is such an easy side dish to make. Clean up the beans, season, and air fry! Jump to the recipe card for full instructions!

Step 1: Trim the Green Beans
Snap or trim the ends of the green beans. Wash under running water and dry well so they crisp up and don’t steam.

Raw green beans with ends trimmed in a mesh colander. — The key to extra crispy green beans is to let them dry completely before cooking. If they are wet, they will steam instead of “fry.”

Step 2: Add Flavor
Toss the dry green beans with oil, salt, and pepper. Here, you can alter your seasonings!

Oiled and seasoned green beans in a glass mixing bowl.

Step 3: Cook
Air fry at 375 for about 8 minutes or until your desired level of crispiness. They should start to brown on the edges.

Oiled and seasoned green beans in the basket of an air fryer.

A black digital air fryer with a pull-out basket partially open, showing cooked air fryer vegetables inside, against a light background with black doodle accents.

FAVORITE AIR FRYER

After trying out a bunch of different air fryers, this is my favorite!

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Crispy browned green beans in the basket of an air fryer.

finishing touch

Give a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to the finished beans just before serving. Some other options are grated Parmesan or panko breadcrumbs. You can play around with adding the cheese or breadcrumbs before or after cooking to achieve different results.

Crispy Pairings

Use these green beans as part of a finger food spread or serve them up as a great veggie side or appetizer to your main dish for family dinner or Thanksgiving.

Healthy French Onion Dip will hold its own against these crispy beans. No need to dip chips, but with moderation I go ahead and have chips and veggies!
Easy Black Bean Dip is a great way to add protein to your snack.
Portobello Mushroom Burgers are hearty and juicy – you could even add some crispy green beans right inside the bun!

Crispy green beans on a white serving platter with lemon wedges

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