These are the CRISPIEST Green Bean Fries – learn how to make this delicious, healthy side dish in the Air Fryer or in the oven.
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How to make crispy green bean fries
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Preheat Air Fryer to 400 degrees or oven to 425 degrees. Then prep dredging station.
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In a bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, paprika and garlic powder together in a large bowl. Add egg and whisk in another medium-sized bowl.
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Trim ends off green beans.
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Toss green beans in a large bowl with flour, then coat one handful at a time in egg mixture, followed by panko mixture.
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Transfer beans to Air Fryer or sheet pan and then season generously with salt & pepper, spray with cooking spray.
- Serve with your favourite dip (like my vegan mayo) and enjoy!
Ingredients and substitutions
- Green beans
- Flour – chickpea flour or cornstarch can be used in place of flour.Â
- Eggs – cornstarch or potato starch whisked with water is a great vegetarian substitution for dredging.Â
- Panko breadcrumbs – regular breadcrumbs, tempura flakes or matzo can be used in place of Panko.
- Parmesan cheese – use fresh grated Parmesan cheese for best results. If you’re vegetarian, make sure your brand of Parmesan cheese is vegetarian.Â
- Paprika – cayenne pepper, chili powder, or chipotle chili powder are great options.Â
- Garlic powder – garlic salt can be used sparingly. Be cautious of how much salt is added after if you use garlic salt.
- Cooking spray – any neutral cooking oil can be used. I use avocado but olive oil, canola oil, etc. can also be used.
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
What to serve with green bean fries
Serve up your delicious green bean fries with a delicious dip! I make a delicious vegan mayo dip for these fries but feel free to serve with ketchup, hot sauce, roasted garlic dip or a Sriracha mayo. Besides eating these green beans as a snack on their own, pair them with another dish to make a delicious meal. These green bean fries will pair with virtually anything, but if you're looking for inspiration, here are some ideas:
- Your favourite sandwich
- A delicious sandwich
- Comfort soul food like mac and cheese, fried chicken and cornbread
- Grilled chicken, steak or pork chops
- Etc.
How to make a vegan mayo dipÂ
You can dip these green bean fries in any dip of choice. Here are some dip options: ketchup, green goddess dip, ranch dressing, creamy garlic or sriracha mayo. All of these dips are delicious but my favourite has to be my creamy vegan mayo dip! Here's how to make it:
- Add a quarter cup of unsweetened soy milk, half a cup of sunflower oil, one teaspoon of lemon juice, half a teaspoon of sea salt and two cloves of minced garlic to a blender or food processor
- Blend together for a few seconds until whipped and the perfect texture!
The soy milk may seem strange but it is what helps emulsify the dip into the whipped texture. Once you have your dip made, you're ready to dip your green bean fries and enjoy! You can jazz this dip up by adding your favourite herbs, hot sauces, spices, etc.
How to make crispy green bean fries low carb (keto-friendly)
These green bean fries are a low carb alternative to fries on their own. However, if you're eating a low carb, ketogenic diet you may need to swap out some ingredients to make these crispy green bean fries keto-friendly. First, you will want to swap out the Panko breadcrumbs for almond flour. Then, you will want to swap out the vegan mayo dip for a keto-friendly dip like low-carb ranch dressing or hot sauce.
Storing and reheating
For the off chance that you have any fries leftover, you can store them in an airtight glass container in the fridge for up to three days. When you're ready to enjoy the fries, lay them on a single layer on a sheet pan and heat in the oven for 425 degrees. Heat until they've crisped up again then serve and enjoy. As for the dip, store it in a glass container in the fridge for up to a week and enjoy whenever you would like to eat your green bean fries or use as a sandwich spread.
More delicious fall side dishes
Meal prep tools for this recipe
- I own and love the Philips Digital Airfryer XXL
- Store leftover green bean fries in these glass microwave-safe bowls
- This avocado oil spray is my go-to for Air fryer recipes
Crispy Green Bean Fries
Ingredients
- 2 cups green beans, trimmed
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Cooking spray
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
Air Fryer method
- Preheat Air Fryer to 400 degrees for 8 minutes. Meanwhile, mix together panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, paprika and garlic powder together in a large bowl. Add egg and whisk in another medium-sized bowl. Trim ends off green beans.
- Toss green beans in a large bowl with flour, then coat one handful at a time in egg mixture, followed by panko mixture. Transfer beans to Air Fryer, season generously with salt & pepper, spray with cooking spray then air fry for 5-7 minutes. Remove basket, tossing beans gently, then air fry another 5-7 minutes. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Oven method
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Meanwhile, mix together panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, paprika and garlic powder together in a large bowl. Add egg and whisk in another medium-sized bowl. Trim ends off green beans.
- Toss green beans in a large bowl with flour, then coat one handful at a time in egg mixture, followed by panko mixture. Transfer beans to a parchment-linked baking sheet, season generously with salt & pepper, spray with cooking spray then bake for 12-15 minutes until coating is brown and crispy. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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