Air Fryer Green Beans with Parmesan
These Air Fryer Green Beans are full of garlicky goodness, finished off with freshly grated parm and fresh lemon. A great side for any main!
Green Beans in the Air Fryer: The Next Best Thing!
I’m all about the air fryer veg sides lately, friends. Here’s why: they’re quick, easy, and you’re freeing up the stove and the oven. Not to mention, the flavor and texture are always on point.
These green beans were gobbled up.
A little garlic powder, salt, and pepper go a long way. Add to that some freshly grated parm and a fresh squeeze of lemon, and you’ve got yourself a nutritious side that pairs with most mains!
Simple Ingredients
- Green beans. I like to use French green beans (haricots verts) because they’re long, skinny, and uniform in size. I also find they have a better texture and flavor. But this recipe will work with regular green beans as well.
- Olive oil. A neutral oil like olive oil is perfect for this recipe.
- Garlic powder. Normally I use garlic salt in place of sea salt if I want a garlicky flavor and am not using fresh garlic, but I was out! So I opted for garlic powder and it worked out great. I’m all about fresh garlic with green beans if I’m pan frying, but in the oven or air fryer at high heat, I like to avoid burned bits of garlic, so I opt for the powders.
- Sea salt and pepper. To help the flavors POP.
- Grated parmesan. Because a little cheese never hurt anyone. This really kicks the green beans up a few notches, but you could definitely serve them without if you prefer.
- Fresh lemon. We’re using the zest and the juice here, friends. It makes the beans taste bright, citrusy, and balanced.
How to Cook Green Beans in an Air Fryer
- Preheat the air fryer to 380º F.
- Rinse the green beans under cool water and trim the ends off.
- Pop the green beans into a large mixing bowl and drizzle them with olive oil, then sprinkle with the garlic powder, sea salt, and cracked black pepper. Toss well to evenly coat the beans. I just go in and toss with my bare hands to ensure the beans are evenly seasoned.
- Transfer the green beans to the air fryer basket once it’s heated, and cook for about 8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Place the green beans onto a serving platter. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the beans and top them with freshly grated parmesan and lemon zest.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It’s easy and quick, taking only 8 minutes to cook
- Using the air fryer frees up the oven and stove top for your mains
- The flavors will pair easily with a variety of mains
- It’s a convenient side dish to incorporate into a holiday dinner spread
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Air Fryer Green Beans with Parmesan
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh green beans, I like to use French green beans
- 1 TBSP olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 380º F.
- Give the green beans a good rinse under cool water; trim the ends off.
- Place the green beans into a large mixing bowl and gently pat them dry with paper towels. Drizzle them with olive oil, then add the garlic powder, sea salt, and cracked black pepper. Toss the green beans thoroughly to make sure they are evenly coated. I typically just use my bare hands to make sure all of the beans are nicely coated.
- Transfer the green beans to the air fryer basket once it's heated and cook for 8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Pop the green beans onto a serving platter, squeeze the fresh lemon juice over the beans, and top them with freshly grated parmesan and lemon zest.
92 Comments on “Air Fryer Green Beans with Parmesan”
What a fantastic recipe! The combination of flavors is soooo tasty, and I love being able to make these yummy green beans quickly in the air fryer.
The air fryer is a thing of beauty and convenience. And beautiful convenience.
This is THE only way to make green beans!
100%!
Thank for this recipe! The green beans turned out great.
Awesome to hear!
I can never tire of air fryer green beans and the Parmesan makes them utterly addictive! This is a year-round recipe that we absolutely love. Thanks for sharing!
I’m 100% with you in ALL of that! You’re very welcome.
We tried these so quick and easy and we loved them!! Thanks!!
You’re welcome!
Simple but always a delicious…you can never go wrong with a little parm and garlic. I love the lemon for a bit of brightness too.
Thanks, Catherine!
Green beans are so crispy and tasty when you make them in the air fryer! I love the parmesan and lemon topping. This is great side dish!
Thanks! Happy you like it.
These look so good! I love a good and simple side dish (and any excuse to use my airfrier). I will definitely be trying these!
Hope you love them!
Never thought to make green beans in the air fryer. But the controlled temperature guarantees it comes out every time. Thanks
You’re welcome!
Look at that gorgeous color! Love beans and these are cooked perfect, this air fry version is easy and love that finish with lemon and parmesan!
Amazing how well they cook up, isn’t it? And so quick!
Easy to make, great flavors and a perfect side dish to go with any meal.
Thanks!
Still getting used to my air fryer and always looking for new ways to use it – these were PERFECT. Love that they’re healthy and light but still have a lot of flavor.
Awesome, I’m so glad!
This is my new favorite way to make green beans! So easy and they turned out perfectly!
So happy to hear it!
Such a great way to use the air fryer. I love the parmesan on them.
Cheese on anything and everything ;)
Such a great side dish that pairs perfectly with just about anything! Easily, a favorite recipe!
So glad, Sara!
So good! The air fryer works magic with vegetables. We all loved these green beans.
I agree! Broccoli, potatoes, green beans, you name it.
Tasty lemon and garlic seasoning. Nice side for any meal
It definitely works with most mains.
This air fryer version of green beans is amazingly delicious. Thanks for sharing!
You’re very welcome!
This is a super easy to make and flavorful side dish. Perfect on a busy weeknight.
Glad you think so, Michaela!
Green beans are one of my favorite recipes. I usually stir-fry them and make them with garlic as well. I’m excited to be making them in my air fryer now! Yum!
Air fryer just doesn’t dissapoint!
I made these green beans with dinner last night and they were incredible! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe!
You’re very welcome!
Just received a new air fryer and I can’t wait to try this recipe. Bookmarking this to try later in the week. Thank you for sharing!
Keep me posted!
This is the only way to make green beans!! So yummy!
Agreed ;)
Love green beans in any form and this air fryer version is delicious. Thanks for sharing
My pleasure!
I didn’t know green beans could taste so good! Parmesan is definitely the key. I never thought i’d say this about green beans but I’m kinda addicted to this!
Right? Totally a regular side dish in this house now.
Love the idea of adding Parmesan and dressing with lemon, sounds delicious. Looking forward to trying your recipe at the weekend.
Keep me posted!
Now these are green beans my whole family will love. Great side dish to go with any meal.
Absolutely!
I’ve made these green beans several times and they always turn out perfectly! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe!
Awesome! Thanks for the feedback!
Garlic and lemon combo is awesome!! The whole family loved it!
Yay! So happy about this.
I’m with you and enjoy being able to free up the oven for other recipes so I’m glad this used the air fryer. Quick, easy, and delicious – the perfect side dish!
I’m glad, Beth!
Made this yesterday and my entire family loved it! Keeping this in my monthly rotatikn
Great to hear! :)
This made a delicious side to our dinner tonight. Love the flavor of the parmesan cheese. So good!
Thanks, Jamie!
Made these for our family and holy wow…. Amazed at how easy and exploding flavor! Love how Dana takes simple ingredients to bring a culinary delight to the palette!
Thrilled to hear this, Katie! Thank you!
Fresh lemon, parmesan and green beans all made EASY in the air fryer – I adore this recipe! Thank you so much for sharing.
You’re so welcome!
Love how easy this recipe is. Can’t wait to try it this weekend.thank you for the recipe!
You’re welcome!
This was so quick and easy, with TONS of flavor!
Awesome!
I just love simple and easy side dish ideas like for busy weeknights! These are delicious. :)
Thank you!
The lemon, garlic, and parmesan on these green beans were so delicious!! Can’t wait to make them again.
So glad you enjoyed them!
The lemon and cheesy goodness over these green beans were delicious! Had this with our baked chicken for dinner and it was a good combo!
Sounds like a perfect combo!
These green beans turned out perfectly!! They were slightly crispy and the parmesan added a nice salty bite!
Yes! Love the parm for that :)
Quick, easy to make and love the parmesan and garlic on these green beans. They are a perfect side dish.
Thanks, Kathleen!
Such a delicious and easy air fryer side dish! The kids loved it too!
It’s always a win when the kids love it ;)
We 10/10 recommend these green beans. They are so easy and SO good! I made a big batch for my husbands lunches. He was the envy of the office. For real. Thank you!
Awesome! So glad to hear this.
This is seriously the best way to enjoy green beans!! So good!
Agreed ;)
Love these! Another great and easy recipe for any night of the week. The lemon adds just the right amount of flavor to the top.
The lemon really does add a nice punch!
I love that garlicky goodness!! This recipe is seriously amazing!
Thanks, Toni!