Air Fryer Green Beans

The fresh flavors of summer come alive in these air fryer green beans, a very simple side dish. They pair well with grilled chicken, fish or pork.

closeup of fried green beans with lemon zest and lemon slices on dark background
Prep Time:
12 mins
Cook Time:
8 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 pound fresh green beans, ends trimmed

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

  • 4 lemon wedges for serving (optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees F (195 degrees C).

  2. Place green beans, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a large bowl and toss to coat. Using tongs, place green beans into the air fryer basket without overcrowding, reserving any remaining liquid in the bowl. You may need to work in batches, depending on the size of your air fryer.

  3. Cook green beans until crisp-tender, 8 to 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through. When green beans are done, return to the bowl and toss with the lemon zest. Serve with additional lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

81 Calories
5g Fat
8g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 81
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 7%
Saturated Fat 1g 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 81mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin C 15mg 16%
Calcium 43mg 3%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 243mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.