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    Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Green Beans

    Posted: Nov 29, 2021 Last Modified: Nov 29, 2021 by Carmy · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    These Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Green Beans are so easy to make. They come together quickly in the air fryer, making it the perfect side dish for busy weeknights.

    To add more vegetables to our daily diet, we’ve been trying to incorporate more vegetable-only side dishes to dinner. However, I know that it’s not feasible to always have time to do so, so I’ve been working on side dishes that take little to no time to make. These air fryer green beans are so easy to make that they practically make themselves.

    Close up of a plate of green beans with lemon slices and parmesan.

    Why You’ll Love This Recipe

    • It’s a simple but delicious recipe that you can make in next to no time. It is so delicious despite the short ingredient list.
    • It’s a hands-off recipe thanks to the air fryer. All you have to do is put the green beans into the air fryer and let it work its magic!
    • If you’re on a specific diet or you’re making this for guests then this recipe is naturally gluten-free and is vegetarian-friendly. Swap out the parmesan for vegan parmesan to make it vegan-friendly.

    Ingredients You’ll Need

    Ingredients needed to make air fryer green beans with garlic, lemon, and parmesan.
    • green beans — they might also be labelled as French beans or string beans.
    • olive oil — or any neutral oil of your choice. Avocado oil works as well.
    • garlic powder
    • lemon
    • parmesan — you can use shredded parmesan or petals/shaved.

    How to Make Air Fryer Green Beans

    • Green beans lined up on a cutting board.
    • Green beans being cut.
    • Green beans being cut.
    • Green beans with the tops and bottoms cut.
    • Wash and trim the green beans.
    • Toss the green beans with olive oil and garlic powder.
    • Transfer the green beans to the air fryer with a couple of slices of lemon.
    • Air fryer for 8 to 9 minutes at 375°F. Shaking the basket at the halfway mark.
    • While the green beans are still hot, transfer them to a serving dish and toss with some parmesan. Add a splash of lemon juice if you desire.
    • Seasoned green beans in the air fryer, before cooking.
    • Air fryer basket with green beans with lemon slices.
    • Overhead view of a plate of air fryer green beans with some parmesan on top and lemon slices.

    Recipe Tips and Notes

    • To help the green beans cook evenly, I trim the green beans in a bunch so they’re the same size.
    • While preparing the green beans, be sure they are fully dry before using them. If there is moisture, the olive oil and garlic powder won’t stick and the green beans will steam in the air fryer instead of crisping up.
    • Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket. If you have a smaller air fryer model, you may need to air fry in two batches.
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    Make Ahead Tips

    • Meal prep: once cooled, store the air fryer green beans in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge. You can portion them out to meal prep or just as a make ahead side dish.
    • Reheat: simply add the green beans back to the air fryer and reheat at 350F for 2-3 minutes or until warmed through.
    Close up of a plate of green beans with lemon slices and parmesan with a fork and a spoon inside the plate.
    Why do I trim the green beans?

    The stem end of the green beans tend to be tough so it is best to remove it. I cut off the top and bottom so it’s easier to get them to the same size.

    Can I use frozen green beans?

    If you are looking to make air fryer green beans from frozen, I would add a couple of extra minutes to the cooking time.

    Do I have to preheat my air fryer?

    The model of air fryer I use does not require preheating. If your air fryer does, you should do so.

    Close up image of a plate of green beans with lemon slices and parmesan with a fork and a spoon inside the plate.
    A plate of green beans with lemon slices and parmesan with a fork and a spoon inside the plate.

    Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Green Beans

    These Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Green Beans are so easy to make. They come together quickly in the air fryer, making it the perfect side dish for busy weeknights.
    5 from 2 votes
    Print Rate
    Prep Time: 6 mins
    Cook Time: 9 mins
    Total Time: 15 mins
    Servings: 4 servings

    Ingredients

    • ½ to 1 lbs green beans
    • ½ to 1 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 tsp garlic powder
    • 3-4 lemon slices
    • ¼ cup shaved parmesan

    Equipment

    • air fryer

    Instructions

    • Wash and trim the green beans.
    • Toss the green beans with olive oil and garlic powder.
    • Transfer the green beans to the air fryer with a couple of slices of lemon.
    • Air fryer for 8 to 9 minutes at 375°F. Shaking the basket at the halfway mark.
    • While the green beans are still hot, transfer them to a serving dish and toss with some parmesan. Add a splash of lemon juice if you desire.
    Tried this recipe?Did you make this recipe? I’m always so happy to hear about it! I’d love to see how it turned out. Tag me at @CarmysHungry on Instagram so I can see it! If you enjoyed the recipe, I’d really appreciate a comment with a 5 star rating! ♥

    Nutrition Per Serving

    Calories: 62kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 104mg | Potassium: 142mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 441IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 1mg
    Author: Carmy
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: Canadian

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