Crispy Air Fryer Green Beans with Lemon Recipe
A quick and easy recipe for perfectly crisp-tender green beans made in the air fryer. Tossed in olive oil, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper, these green beans cook evenly to a deliciously healthy side dish ready in just 20 minutes. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice adds a bright, zesty finish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Green Beans
- 1 pound fresh green beans
Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
For Serving
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 380ºF to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for cooking the green beans evenly and crisping them.
- Prepare Green Beans: Trim the stems off the green beans and cut any larger beans in half to make sure they are roughly the same size for even cooking.
- Toss with Seasoning: Place the prepared green beans in a large bowl and add olive oil, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Toss well to evenly coat all the beans.
- Air Fry: Transfer the green beans to the air fryer basket, making sure to shake and spread them in a single layer. You might need to cook in two batches if your basket is small. Cook for 8-10 minutes total, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even crisping.
- Serve: Once crisp tender, remove the green beans and immediately squeeze fresh lemon juice over them. Serve hot for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- To ensure even cooking, do not overcrowd the air fryer basket.
- If green beans vary greatly in size, cutting larger ones will help them cook uniformly.
- Adjust seasoning quantities to taste or add garlic powder for extra flavor.
- This recipe works well with fresh green beans; frozen green beans require different cooking times.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the crisp texture before they soften.
