Air Fryer Parmesan Green Beans

Green beans are a classic side but these air fryer parmesan green beans are so full of flavor, they beat classic by a long shot! These air fryer green beans are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and full of flavor.

If you're looking for a new way to prepare an all-time favorite side dish, this green bean recipe will do just that - and then some!

Do you have kids that are picky eaters?  It's sure to be a crowd pleaser and even get the pickiest of eaters to gobble up their veggies.

Cooking in the air fryer uses circulating hot air to cook food more quickly than other methods! You'll also find that foods are less greasy than frying because there is no oil used!

Looking for more ways to cook vegetables in the air fryer? Try my air fryer asparagus fries and air fryer cabbage.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

• Simple Recipe. A quick and easy recipe that's perfect for busy weeknights.
• Great Flavors. The combination of flavorful ingredients makes wonderful green beans that even picky eaters will enjoy.
• Versatile Side Dish: This amazing side dish is an excellent choice for dinner parties and family gatherings and it pairs well with practically everything.

Ingredients

This parmesan green beans recipe requires common, everyday items. You will need the following:

• Green Beans: Fresh trimmed and washed green beans are preferable. You can use frozen green beans instead of fresh ones. Just make sure to thaw them and pat them dry to avoid soggy beans before tossing with the parmesan mixture.
• Grated Parmesan Cheese: Freshly grated adds a sharp, nutty flavor to the beans and is best, however the store-bought grated parmesan works well too.
• Garlic: Freshly minced is preferable but a half tablespoon of garlic powder will work in a pinch.
• Butter: Salted or unsalted butter can be used to flavor your green beans. Try to choose a good quality butter. You may find you need to add a bit more salt when using unsalted butter.

See the recipe card below for the exact quantities of each ingredient.

Substitutions and Variations

Don't have the correct ingredients on hand? Or want to change something up? Here are some helpful tips for you to change this (Alternate Keyword here)

• Spicy: Sprinkling a bit of chili pepper flakes on the cooked beans for a bit of heat.
• Add Potatoes: Add some cut small potatoes and have parmesan covered potatoes too. Be sure to adjust the cooking time for the potatoes.
• Add Flavor: Add your favorite spices such as smoked paprika, harissa, dried oregano, basil or Italian seasoning.
• Make Lemon Parmesan Green Beans: Add a tablespoon of fresh lemon juice to butter for tangy flavor and balance and a sprinkling of lemon zest right after cooking.
• Add Breadcrumbs: Add a quarter cup of breadcrumbs to the parmesan cheese mixture for a crisp topping.
• Add Slivered Almonds: Adding almonds over top of freshly cooked beans brings crunch and nutty flavor to your beans.

How to Make Parmesan Green Beans

This air fryer green beans goes together in just a few simple steps. Here are the main steps in the recipe.

1. Trim the green beans.
2. Combine all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl.

3. Toss until the beans are well-coated.
4. Transfer the green beans to a greased air fryer basket.

5. Air fry the beans at 370ºF for 10-12 minutes or until beans are tender. Open the air fryer and move the green beans around half during cooking.
6. Serve them up and enjoy!

If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy these Sweet and Sour Green Beans or Balsamic Green Beans.

Storage

Refrigerator: If you have any leftovers, you can easily store them after cooled in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. I do not recommend freezing them.

Reheat: Place them back in your air fryer at 350 degrees for 2 to 3 minutes or until warm or use a microwave until they are heated through.

Another option is to reheat air fryer green beans in the oven. Place them evenly on a greased baking sheet and avoid overlapping the beans as much as possible. Cook them at 350°F for around 10 minutes. Keep an eye on them so that they don't burn.

What to Serve with Green Beans

These air fryer green beans with parmesan go with a wide range of chicken, fish, pork and beef roast recipes.

• Enjoy them with your favorite Easter dinner chicken recipes, pork chop recipes, angus steak recipes, ground beef and shrimp recipes, and salmon recipes.
• They also work well with simple casseroles such as Crockpot Chicken Stuffing Casserole, Cheesy Tuna Casserole, and Hot Dog Casserole.

Tips

• Don't forget to check the progress of your green beans especially near the end of cooking so they don't burn.
• Use bright green, crisp, fresh green beans rather than frozen ones with no brown spots or wilting for best results.
• Wash the green beans thoroughly, and snap or slice off the ends to remove stems. Make sure to thoroughly pat dry the beans after washing to avoid any excess moisture.
• Always preheat the air fryer before adding the green beans for best results.
• Shake the air fryer basket to adjust the green beans halfway through the cooking time so they cook evenly and become crispy.
• Serve your green beans immediately after cooking for the best taste and texture.

FAQ

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This post was originally published July 2021. It has been updated with new images and content.