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Air Fryer Roasted Green Beans

These air fryer green beans are a quick, easy side with tender centers and lightly browned edges. A little olive oil, salt, and pepper is all they need and you can use fresh, frozen, or drained canned beans.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 88

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound green beans ends trimmed
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Set it to 400°F in air fryer and use fresh beans, rinse them, trim the ends, and pat dry. Frozen beans can be used straight from the freezer.
    Air Fryer Roasted Green Beans Recipe
  2. Place them in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil.
    Air Fryer Roasted Green Beans Recipe
  3. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then toss until evenly seasoned.
  4. Place the beans in a single layer, cooking in batches if needed to avoid crowding.
    Air Fryer Roasted Green Beans Recipe
  5. Cook for 6–10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through and checking near the end for your preferred browning.
    Air Fryer Roasted Green Beans Recipe
  6. Remove the beans and add extra salt and pepper, if desired. Serve warm.