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Crispiest Green Bean Fries
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Crispy Green Bean Fries

These Crispy Green Bean Fries are a delicious and healthy way to satisfy your french fry cravings – make them in the Air Fryer or the oven!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 145kcal
Author: Taylor Stinson

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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Notes

If using frozen green beans, let them thaw completely then pat dry with a paper towel before coating in the panko mixture.
Serve these green bean fries with a side of vegan mayo.
Make these fries keto-friendly by swapping out the Panko for almond flour and the vegan mayo for hot sauce or low-carb ranch dressing.
Store in the fridge for up to 3 days then reheat in the oven at 425 F until crispy.
Freeze before cooking for up to a month then air fry or bake from frozen.

Nutrition

Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 330mg | Potassium: 192mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 783IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 204mg | Iron: 2mg