Air Fryer Green Beans with Garlic Butter

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Air Fryer Green Beans with Garlic Butter

Crispy, garlicky, and buttery — these air fryer green beans are the easiest 10-minute side dish that pairs with everything from holiday dinners to weeknight meals.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Shreya Walia

Equipment

1 air fryer

Ingredients

Beans

12 ounces green beans
2 tsp olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper (and more for garnish at the end)
lemon juice (for garnish, to taste)
flaky salt or coarse sea salt (for garnish, to taste)

Garlic butter sauce

1-2 tbsp salted butter
1-1.5 tsp minced garlic

Instructions

Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and let it preheat for 2–3 minutes. This helps the beans crisp evenly.
Season the Beans: Toss 12 ounces of trimmed green beans with olive oil, salt, and black pepper until well-coated.
Air Fry the Green Beans: Arrange the beans in a single layer in your air fryer basket (you may need to work in batches). Air fry for 8–11 minutes, shaking halfway through for even cooking.
Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: While the beans cook, melt salted butter in a small pan over medium-low heat. Add finely chopped garlic and cook for 30–60 seconds, until fragrant and gently browned.
Toss & Serve: Once the green beans are done, drizzle the garlic butter over them and toss to coat. Finish with a squeeze of lemon, flaky salt, and extra pepper before serving. Don't skip this step - seasoning in layers in important!

Notes

Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Reheating: Reheat in the air fryer at 375°F for 3–4 minutes to restore crispiness.

Substitutions: Use vegan butter for a dairy-free version, or olive oil only if you prefer.

Add-ons: Try parmesan, chili flakes, or lemon zest for an extra layer of flavor.

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