Air Fryer Parmesan Green Beans
Fresh green beans are flavored with a blend of spices and Parmesan cheese, then air fried until crisp-tender. Pair these Air Fryer Parmesan Green Beans with roasted chicken, sandwiches, pasta, steak, and more!
I’m slowly perfecting my technique for air frying all of my favorite vegetables. First there was Air Fryer Cauliflower, then Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Potatoes, and now I’ve mastered air fryer green beans!
I seasoned the air fryer green beans with Parmesan and a few different spices for added depth of flavor. It’s an easy recipe to customize since fresh green beans and Parmesan pair well with pretty much any spice or spice blend.
Cooking fresh green beans in the air fryer takes just 15 minutes, so be sure to bookmark this recipe for future reference. Green beans are the perfect side for any roasted or grilled protein, a variety of seafoods, sandwiches and wraps, and more.
Keep reading for my top tips for making green beans in the air fryer!
Ingredients for Air Fryer Parmesan Green Beans
The ingredients needed for the air fryer green beans with Parmesan are short and simple. Again, this is a very flexible recipe that you can adapt as you see fit.
To prepare the air fried green beans, you’ll need the following:
- Fresh green beans
- Olive oil
- Garlic powder
- Salt
- Steak seasoning (I used the Weber Grill brand)
- Italian seasoning
- Grated Parmesan cheese
Can You Air Fry Frozen Green Beans?
Yes, technically you can. However, I find that cooking frozen green beans in the air fryer results in mushy green beans.
For this recipe, I recommend using only fresh green beans!
How to Make Green Beans in the Air Fryer
The method for preparing air fried green beans is incredibly straightforward. Just note that depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook the green beans in batches.
Here’s an overview of how the parmesan air fryer green beans are made:
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
- In a large bowl, toss the green beans with olive oil, spices, and Parmesan cheese.
- Lightly spray air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Place green beans in an even layer in bottom of basket at cook for 5 minutes.
- Remove basket, flip each green bean, and cook for 4-5 more minutes.
- Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Cook Time and Temperature for Air Fryer Green Beans
If your air fryer has the option to set the temperature, you’ll want to air fry green beans at 400ºF.
I air fried my batch of parmesan green beans for 10 minutes total, and I flipped them over at the halfway point.
Tips for Air Frying Green Beans
- Use only fresh green beans for this recipe. Look for green beans that are vibrant in color, have no visible bruising or blemishes, and that have a nice snap to them (i.e. aren’t limp).
- I recommend trimming the ends of the green beans before air frying them.
- For the best flavor and texture, buy a block of Parmesan and grate it yourself. Or, buy grated Parm from the deli section of your grocery store.
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Air Fryer Parmesan Green Beans
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh green beans, (ends trimmed)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon steak seasoning, (such a Weber Grill brand)
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Equipment
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (if your model has this option).
- In a large bowl, add green beans and toss with olive oil. Add garlic powder, salt, steak seasoning, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese and toss to coat, ensuring each green bean is covered with cheese mixture.
- Lightly spray air fryer basket with cooking spray or use air fryer parchment paper to line the bottom of basket. Place green beans in an even layer in bottom of basket at cook for 5 minutes. Remove basket, flip each green bean, and cook for 4-5 more minutes, or until slightly crispy.
- Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Notes
- Green beans will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days.
- To reheat green beans, place in air fryer at cook at 325°F for 3-4 minutes. You can also reheat beans in the microwave.
- See my tips and tricks for making these Air Fryer Parmesan Green Beans above the recipe box.
- Recipe was tested using my 5.8 quart Air Fryer.
