This Air Fryer Green Beans with parmesan crust features roasted green beans covered in crispy golden parmesan-panko bits. It cooks in 10 minutes and is hands down the most delicious green beans recipe I know!
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The hot air in the air fryer quickly caramelizes and lightly chars the fresh green beans, giving them that perfect blistered look with a tender-crisp bite. This air fryer green beans recipe delivers all the flavor of oven-roasted veggies—in a fraction of the time! It’s an easy, healthy side dish you’ll come back to again and again.
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Ingredients you'll need
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Green beans – You’ll need 1 pound of fresh green beans; wash them, pat dry, and trim just the stem ends with your hands or a knife for quick prep.
Olive oil – A tablespoon of olive oil helps the green beans brown and crisp up in the air fryer while making sure the seasonings stick well.
Seasonings – A mix of salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and a pinch of red pepper flakes adds flavor and gives the beans a savory Parmesan coating.
Panko – Panko breadcrumbs create a crunchy, golden crust; use gluten-free panko to make the recipe gluten-free.
Parmesan – Parmesan cheese adds a rich, savory flavor and forms crispy, golden bits that cling to the green beans as they roast—delicious and satisfying!
Air Fryer Green Beans
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Parmesan-Panko
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Wash, trim, and pat the green beans dry—any moisture will make them steam, not roast!
- Toss them with olive oil, salt, garlic powder and pepper, until thoroughly combined.
- Preheat air fryer to 380°F for 10 minutes. Place green beans (spreading them out as evenly as possible) and cook for 4 minutes.
- While the green beans cook, mix up the topping—combine panko and olive oil in a small bowl and stir until well coated. Then mix in the Parmesan and a pinch of red pepper flakes, if you like a little heat.
- Open the air fryer, give the basket a good shake for even cooking, then spread the green beans back into a single layer. Sprinkle the panko-Parmesan evenly on top and cook for an additional 5 to 8 minutes.👉 You’re looking for a golden topping and nicely charred edges on the green beans.
- When done, open the air fryer and let them cool for 3–5 minutes—they’ll crisp up even more as they sit!👩🍳 They’re super addictive—you might eat half the batch before dinner’s even ready!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information, based on third-party calculations, should be seen as estimates, not guarantees, as various factors like product types, brands, processing methods, and more can alter the nutritional content in recipes.
Tips for Success
Serve hot - This air fried beans is crispy and irresistible when hot.
Place in a single layer - Make sure that the fresh string beans are in a single layer so that they caramelize instead of steaming.
Air fryer size - I cooked one pound of green beans in a 6-quart Instant Vortex which was just the perfect size. If using a smaller appliance, then cook in two batches.
Roast until golden brown - Cook until the topping gets a golden brown color. It makes it crispy and delicious.
Resting time - Open the basket and let the cooked fresh beans cool for 3 to 5 minutes before serving, this helps to crisp up the topping even further.
How to make air fryer green beans?
You can find full printable recipe below, but here is a quick overview of the procedure along with step-by-step photos.
- Wash, pat dry, and trim the ends of green beans
2 & 3. Toss them with olive oil, salt, garlic powder, and pepper, until thoroughly combined.
4. Preheat the air fryer to 380°F for 10 minutes. Place green beans, spreading them out as evenly as possible, to prevent a build-up of steam, and cook for 4 minutes.
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5 & 6. Add panko breadcrumbs and olive oil into a small bowl and stir well with a spoon or fingertips until thoroughly combined. Stir in parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes.
7 & 8. Open the air fryer, shake the basket a couple of times (for even cooking), and spread them to a single layer. Sprinkle panko-parmesan evenly on top and continue cooking for 5 to 8 minutes or the topping gets golden brown in color and green beans around the edges of the basket get a char.
Storage and Reheating instructions
This air fryer green beans is absolutely at it's best served in a few times after cooking and trust me, you will not have any leftovers. If you do, then place them in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
To reheat: Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees. Place beans in a single layer and sprinkle any remaining parmesan breadcrumb mixture on top and cook until it is hot and crisp.
👩🍳 Looking for more recipes with fresh green beans? Try my roasted green beans almondine, whip up a quick chicken and green bean stir-fry, or toss some into the instant pot pesto rice—all super easy and packed with flavor!
Recipe FAQs
I recommend using fresh beans for the perfect texture and crunch. However, if you want to use frozen ones, then rinse them in a colander under running water, until they are almost thawed. Dry with a kitchen towel and then proceed with the recipe.
Air frying green beans is a total game-changer — it’s faster, easier, and adds a delicious roasted flavor you can’t get from boiling or steaming.
1. Faster Cooking Time: Air fryers cook fresh green beans in a fraction of the time when compared to the oven or on the stove. Perfect for busy weeknights!
2. Crispy, Roasted Texture: The high-heat air circulation gives the roasted string beans a blistered finish with slightly crispy edges.
3. Delicious taste: Air frying brings out the natural sweetness of the green beans while adding a light char for that caramelized flavor.
Whether you're looking for a quick side dish or a healthy veggie snack, air fryer fried green beans deliver crispy edges and big flavor with minimal effort. It is one of the best way to cook fresh green beans.
Fresh green beans generally do not need to be soaked before cooking. You can simply rinse them under cold water to remove any dirt or debris, then trim the ends if desired. However, if your beans look like it has some dirt, then submerge them into a large bowl filled with water, and swish them around to loosen any dirt or impurities. Lift them leaving any dirt behind, and transfer them to a colander, and then pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
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Kristy
Those look so delicious! What a fun and easy recipe. I can't wait to try them!
Maria Doss
Thanks Kristy
Sara
Thus us absolutely fail proof! I'm always looking for new things to try and came across this...delicious!
Maria Doss
Thanks Sara:)
nancy
these green beans turned out super tasty and still tender.
Maria Doss
Thanks Nancy:)