Garlic Parmesan Air Fryer Green Beans
Stop steaming your veggies and try these Air Fryer Green Beans instead. Infused with garlic and parmesan, this 10-minute vegetable side is the perfect way to get crispy results every time.
Prep
3 min
Cook
8 min
Total
11 min
Servings
4
Calories
90

Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 3 tbsp grated parmesan
Instructions
- 1
Toss trimmed green beans with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- 2
Preheat air fryer to 380°F.
- 3
Spread in a single layer. Air fry 6–8 minutes, shaking halfway.
- 4
Transfer to serving dish, immediately sprinkle with parmesan.
- 5
Serve warm as a side or over rice.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving · 90 calories
protein
4g
carbs
9g
fat
4g
fiber
4g
sugar
4g
sodium
340mg
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use frozen green beans?+
Fresh works best. Frozen release too much water and become mushy — thaw and dry them fully if you must use them.
How do I trim green beans quickly?+
Line them up on a cutting board and slice both ends off at once with a chef's knife.
Do the beans need to be crispy or tender?+
6 minutes for bright and tender-crisp, 8+ minutes for deeper caramelization.

Recipe by Sarah Mitchell
Professional home cook · Tested in a real American kitchen
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