Frozen Green Beans in the Air Fryer
Learn how to cook frozen green beans in the air fryer for a fast, flavorful side dish that’s ready in minutes — no thawing required! These air-fried green beans are lightly seasoned, perfectly crisp-tender, and finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 84kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds frozen green beans keep frozen
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer: Set your air fryer to 400°F and let it preheat for 3–5 minutes.
- Season the beans: Place the 1 ½ pounds frozen green beans in a mixing bowl — no need to thaw! Drizzle with 1 Tablespoon olive oil, sprinkle with ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper, and toss to coat evenly.
- Arrange in a single layer: Add green beans to the air fryer basket in a single layer for the best texture.Don’t overcrowd the basket; keeping the beans in a single layer ensures even crisping.
- Air fry green beans: Cook for 8–10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through the cooking time. Note: Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook in batches.
- Finish with lemon: Transfer beans to a serving dish. Drizzle with Juice and zest of 1 lemon, and serve hot with a few lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
If using French green beans, reduce the cook time slightly — they’re thinner and cook faster.
You can swap olive oil for avocado or grapeseed oil.
Cook time may vary depending on the size of your air fryer.
Storage
- Refrigerate: Store cooled beans in an airtight container in the fridge or refrigerator for up to 3–4 days.
- Reheat: Skip the microwave and reheat in the air fryer or oven for a few minutes to bring back their crispness.
- Freeze: Avoid re-freezing cooked beans — they’ll lose texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 301mg | Potassium: 359mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1174IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 2mg
