Crispy Air Fryer Green Beans with Lemon and Garlic Recipe
Enjoy a quick and easy recipe for crispy and flavorful air fryer green beans that make a perfect healthy side dish. With just six simple ingredients and under 15 minutes, this gluten-free recipe delivers tender yet crisp green beans seasoned with garlic, lemon, and pepper for a savory snack or accompaniment to any meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Total Time: 13-15 minutes
- Yield: 4 to 5 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Green Beans
- 1 lb green beans, trimmed and cut
Seasoning & Dressing
- 1 to 1 ½ Tablespoons olive oil
- ½ Tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F to ensure it’s at the right temperature for cooking the green beans evenly and achieving a crispy texture.
- Toss Green Beans with Seasoning: In a large bowl, thoroughly toss the trimmed and cut green beans with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper until they are evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
- Prepare the Air Fryer Basket: Lightly line or spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil to prevent sticking and enhance crisping. Arrange the seasoned green beans in a single layer to allow proper air circulation.
- Air Fry the Green Beans: Cook the green beans at 375°F for 8-10 minutes, shaking the basket or tossing the beans with tongs halfway through cooking to ensure even crispiness and browning.
- Optional Temperature Adjustment: For slightly less crispy or less blackened edges, air fry at 350°F for about 10 minutes, adjusting time and temperature according to your air fryer model and personal texture preference.
- Serve and Store: Serve the green beans warm as a side dish. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Adjust oil quantity depending on the size of your green beans and personal preference for crispiness.
- Shaking or tossing halfway is essential for evenly cooked green beans with perfect texture.
- Keep green beans in a single layer in the air fryer basket for best results.
- You can experiment with additional seasonings like smoked paprika or parmesan cheese for variation.
- Leftovers reheat well in the air fryer or oven to regain crispness.
