Green beans are one of the (few) vegetables that everyone in my home enjoys. This particular air fryer green beans recipe is made with just olive oil, salt, black pepper, plenty of garlic and crushed red pepper for a touch of heat.
I am glad that “my guys” enjoy green beans because they are healthy and versatile. If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to cook them, air frying is a great option. This recipe takes approximately 10 minutes and makes tender, flavorful green beans.
The key to success is to cook the green beans at a high temperature for a short amount of time. This will help them to get crispy on the outside while remaining tender on the inside.
Easy To Follow Instructions
1. Preheat the air fryer to 390°F for 3 to 5 minutes.
2. Toss the green beans with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.
3. Spritz the air fryer basket with a little bit of oil.
4. Spread the green beans in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
5. Air fry the green beans at 390°F for 8 minutes, flipping them halfway through for even cooking.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Air Fryer Green Beans Recipe
Air Fryer Green Beans Recipe (With a Kick)
Tender, delicious green beans with a touch of heat.
Ingredients
- 6 oz fresh green beans, trimmed and washed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black peppercorn
- Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 390°F for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Toss the green beans with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.
- Spritz the air fryer basket with a little bit of oil.
- Spread the green beans in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry the green beans at 390°F for 8 minutes, flipping them halfway through for even cooking.
Tips
- It was approximately 6 ounces of green beans that fit as a single layer in my Ninja AF101 air fryer.
- For the best results, use fresh green beans.
- If you don’t have crushed red pepper flakes, you can use a pinch of cayenne pepper instead.
- To adjust the heat level, add more or less crushed red pepper flakes.
- Air fryer green beans are a great side dish for any meal. (Personally, I especially love to eat string beans with creamy mashed potatoes.)
If you’re looking to entice your kids to eat more veggies, this green bean recipe is a must-try dish. Enjoy!
P.S. If you don’t want to use your air fryer, you can try my southern green beans without meat recipe.