Air Fryer Garlic Green Beans Recipe

The combination of earthy garlic and tender green beans is terrific, and these air fryer garlic green beans make it even better! You’ll love how crunchy they are.

Air fryer garlic green beans are the best side dish for any dinner, and they’re so quick to make! Ready in under fifteen minutes and guaranteed to impress even the fussiest of eaters, this dish is guaranteed to become a household staple.

You’ll prefer making green beans in air fryer to baking or sauteing because air frying makes the outside lovely and crunchy while keeping the inside incredibly tender. You’ll love how juicy and flavorful they are.

These garlic green beans are gluten-free, keto-friendly, and vegan, too! A delicious side dish to leave any guest feeling happy and full.

Ingredients for garlic green beans

**Find the full list of ingredients along with the recipe instructions at the end of this post**

Fresh green beans (rinsed and trimmed): Green beans are at their best during the mid-summer months. You can check to see if they are fresh by bending the pod and waiting until you hear a ‘snap’ - ripe beans will snap quickly and easily.

Garlic cloves (minced): When buying garlic bulbs, always squeeze them. A fresh bulb will feel firm rather than hollow or dehydrated. You should also avoid sprouting garlic, which usually means it’s been sitting for a while.

How to make garlic green beans in the air fryer?

Season: Add the green beans, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper to a large mixing bowl; toss to coat.

Air Frying: Transfer the garlic green beans to the air fryer basket and cook at 360ºF for 15 minutes, shaking or tossing occasionally. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Recipe tips:

• To trim your beans, lay them on a chopping board so that all the ends are parallel. Then, use a sharp knife to remove all the ends. Repeat this process with the other ends.
• To mince your garlic, crush it under the flat edge of your knife (this releases more flavor). Then, chop it roughly. Finally, put the tip of the blade next to the clove, use your non-dominant hand to keep it in place, and use a rocking motion to chop the garlic.
• To reheat leftover crispy garlic green beans in the air fryer, heat them at 360°F for 2-3 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure they don’t stick. 

How long to air fry green beans with garlic?

Air fry garlic green beans for roughly 15 minutes at 360°F. Cooking times vary between air fryer models, so use a fork to check that your beans are tender and the outside is crispy before serving.

What main dish goes well with garlic green beans?

• Air fryer blackened salmon
• Garlic parmesan chicken wings air fryer
• Air fryer porterhouse steak
• Healthy air fryer eggplant parmesan (no breading)

How to store cooked green beans?

These air fryer green beans with garlic keep well in the fridge or freezer, making them a great make-ahead meal option! 

You can store cooked green beans in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, and there's no time limit on freezing, although the quality may degrade over time.

Always store leftovers within two hours of cooking, and seal them in an airtight container or zip-top bag to avoid bacterial growth.

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