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Published: Oct 7, 2025 | Modified: Nov 20, 2025 by Hina Gujral

Air Fryer Green Beans Recipe

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Air Fryer Green Beans are an easy, healthy, and tasty side dish. They require minimal effort and deliver maximum flavour.

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Tossed simply with olive oil, red pepper flakes and garlic, green beans in the air fryer become tender beautifully in a fraction of the time without heating the stovetop. 

Air Fryer Green Beans are one of my favourite side dishes.

  • so easy to make
  • requires minimal oil
  • vegan and gluten-free
  • not much prep work involved
  • ready in less than 20 minutes
  • perfect side dish for busy days

In addition, this side dish can be easily personalized with your favourite spices and seasoning.

ingredients for air fryer green beans

Ingredients You’ll Need

  • Fresh Green Beans: Use tender French green beans that are blemish-free, longer in size, and bright green. Fresh green beans should snap when broken in half.
  • Garlic: I add garlic powder and finely minced garlic for that extra punch.
  • Seasoning: Salt, Pepper, Red Paprika Powder, Chilli Flakes, Thyme
  • Nuts: I sprinkle sliced almonds over green beans for crunchiness, nutritional benefits, and a nutty taste. You can sprinkle roasted sesame seeds, walnuts, pine nuts, or crushed peanuts.
  • Olive Oil is required to make the seasoning stick to the green beans.
  • Optional Ingredients: Parmesan Cheese, Oregano, Parsley

How To Air Fry Green Beans

Step 1) Wash green beans with water. Pat dry them with a clean kitchen towel.

Step 2) Remove the tip of the beans using a knife. Cut them in half if they are too big.

aerial shot of french green beans on a wooden chopping board

Step 3) Preheat the air fryer to 180-degree celsius.

Step 4) Combine green beans, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, thyme, and red paprika in a bowl. Mix to coat beans with the oil and seasoning.

making air fryer green beans

Step 5) Spread them evenly on a single layer in an air fryer basket. Air Fry for 5 minutes. Shaking them once or twice during the cooking process.

green beans in an air fryer

Step 6) Transfer air fryer green beans to a serving bowl. Sprinkle chilli flakes and sliced almonds.

Air Fryer Green Beans are ready to serve.

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Serving Suggestion

Air Fryer Green Beans are an excellent vegetarian side dish that you can serve with grilled meats, steaks, gravy dishes, pasta main course, or with vegetable casseroles like shepherd’s pie. They make an excellent vegetarian side dish for the thanksgiving main course.

I like to eat green beans as a healthy, filling snack in between my meals in the form of salad or stir fry. They are perfect for food lovers looking for minimal-calorie vegetable recipes.

FAQs Related To Air Fryer Green Beans

Should I soak green beans before cooking?

No. The only thing that you should do before cooking green beans is make sure that you wash them off to get rid of dirt and pat them dry.

Can I use frozen green beans?

Yes. Thaw them as per packet instructions before proceeding with the recipe instructions.

Do I need to blanch green beans before air frying?

No need. Coat green beans with spices and air fry.

Looking for more air fryer recipes? Try my Pumpkin Salad, Malai Broccoli Tikka, or the Crispy Indian Style Okra Recipe.

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Air Fryer Green Beans Recipe

Air Fryer Green Beans are a fantastic, healthy, and tasty side dish. Learn to make perfect stir fried green beans in an air fryer.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 193kcal
Author: Hina Gujral
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Ingredients

  • 200 gram French Green Beans
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon red paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper powder
  • 1 teapoon salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon red chilli flakes
  • 1 tablespoon sliced almonds

Instructions

  • Wash green beans with water. Pat dry them with a clean kitchen towel. Make sure they are not wet or have water droplets.
  • Remove the tip of the beans using a knife. Cut them in half if they are too big. Or keep the length intact.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 180-degree celsius.
  • In a bowl combine green beans, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, thyme, and red paprika. Mix to coat beans with the oil and seasoning.
  • Spread them evenly on a single layer in an air fryer basket. Air Fry for 5 minutes. Shaking them once or twice during the cooking process. Do not cook for too long; otherwise, the beans will turn black.
  • Transfer air fryer green beans to a serving bowl. Sprinkle chilli flakes and sliced almonds.
  • Serve air fryer green beans with the main course of your choice.

Nutrition

Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Sodium: 210mg | Potassium: 295mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1098IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 2mg
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