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These crispy air fryer green bean fries are an easy recipe you can whip up in minutes. Pair this side dish with the main course to make one of your new favorite easy low-carb dinners. It’s a fantastic way to enjoy a healthier alternative to traditional fries, packed with flavor and perfect for dipping.
“One of my favorite easy, healthy, sides to make!” – Suzy
Why I Love This Air Fryer Green Bean Fries Recipe
This recipe offers a delicious twist on green beans. It coats them in a savory mix of Parmesan and breadcrumbs for a golden, crispy finish. Using an air fryer speeds up the cooking process and reduces the oil needed, making these green bean fries a lighter option.
- Crispy Without Deep Frying: The air fryer creates a crunchy, fry-like texture using minimal oil, delivering delicious results without the heaviness of traditional frying.
- Healthy and Nutritious: Green beans are low-calorie, high in fiber, and packed with vitamins, making them a wholesome alternative to regular fries.
- Quick and Easy Prep: They cook in just 5-7 minutes with simple prep, perfect for a fast, hassle-free snack or side dish.
- Customizable and Fun: Coat with breadcrumbs, parmesan, or spices like garlic or paprika for versatile flavors that appeal to both kids and adults.
I love serving these fried green beans at parties, along with air fryer fried pickles.
Recipe Ingredients
- Fresh Green Beans: Choose firm, bright green beans for the best texture.
- Parmesan Cheese: Adds a rich, cheesy flavor that complements the green beans.
- Panko Bread Crumbs: Provides the crispy coating that makes these fries irresistible.
- Garlic Powder: Gives a savory depth to the breadcrumb mixture.
- Eggs: Helps the Parmesan and breadcrumb coating adhere to the beans.
- All-Purpose Flour: Used to dust the green beans, ensuring the egg wash sticks properly.
- Olive Oil Spray: Lightly coats the green beans before air frying to achieve crispiness.
Variations
- Spicy Kick: To add a bit of heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder to the breadcrumb mix.
- Herb Infusion: Mix dried herbs like oregano or thyme into the breadcrumb mixture for an aromatic flavor.
How to Cook Green Bean Fries in the Air Fryer
- Preheat your Air Fryer to 390°F (198°C). Prepare the green beans by snapping off the ends and rinsing them under cold water. Pat them dry with paper towels.
- Lightly dust the green beans with all-purpose flour to cover them completely. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs until well beaten. In another bowl, combine the Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, and garlic powder. Dip each flour-coated green bean into the egg, then roll it in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere the coating. Place the coated green beans on a cooling rack and spray them lightly with olive oil.
- Transfer the green beans to the air fryer basket in a single layer (cook in batches if necessary) and air fry for 5-7 minutes at 390°F (198°C) or until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
NOTE: This recipe was made with a 5.8 qt Cosori Air Fryer. If you’re using a different brand of air fryer, you may need to adjust the cooking time slightly. All air fryers cook differently.
Tips
- Ensure Even Coating: For the crispiest results, make sure each green bean is thoroughly coated in flour, egg, and breadcrumb mixture.
- Avoid Overcrowding: Cook the green beans in batches to ensure they crisp evenly.
- Serve Immediately: These fries are best enjoyed fresh from the air fryer while still hot and crispy.
- Prevent Sticking: Make sure to prepare the air fryer basket and shake the beans halfway through cooking to ensure they don’t stick to the basket.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can use frozen green beans, but thaw and dry them thoroughly before coating them to avoid sogginess.
You can use ranch dressing, sriracha mayo, marinara sauce, or whatever dipping sauce you like!
You can add red pepper flakes, sesame seeds, onion powder, lemon zest, or black pepper.
You can substitute crushed pork rinds with almond flour for a lower net carb count!
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat them in the air fryer for the best texture upon serving.
Enjoy your Air Fryer Green Bean Fries as a tasty snack, appetizer, or side dish. They’re sure to be a hit for their crunch and flavor, making them a delightful alternative to traditional fries.
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Air Fryer Green Bean Fries
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans, fresh
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 Tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 2 Tablespoons Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer to 390 degrees Fahrenheit (199 degrees Celcius).
- Snap the ends off the fresh green beans, then place them into a colander to rinse. Place the green beans on a paper towel and pat dry.
- Coat the green beans in the all purpose flour.
- Whisk together the eggs in a small bowl.
- Mix together parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, and garlic powder in a separate bowl.
- Dip the green beans into the egg mixture, and then dip the green beans into the panko and cheese mixture.
- Coat the green beans well. Add the green beans to a cooling rack as you work to finish the remainder of the green beans. Spray the coated beans with a light coating of olive oil.
- Place the coated green beans in the Air Fryer basket and air fry for 5 minutes or until golden brown.
- Sprinkle with additional parmesan cheese or fresh lemon juice if desired and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I made these for dinner tonight and they were absolutely delicious! I am diabetic so I am always aware of the carb count in recipes. I made a few small changes to the recipe to adjust to my dietary needs. Instead of the flour, I used 1 tbsp of corn starch to initially coat the beans. Then, I reduced the amount of panko bread crumbs and increased the amount of parmesan cheese in the final coating. I also added a little black pepper to the crumb coating. I may reduce the cook time slightly next time as I tend to like my green beans a little crunchier. I will definitely make these again!
Just made these with a batch of green beans from the garden! So delicious and easy!
Thank you Rose! I am so glad you liked them!
Pretty good! I wish my green beans were a little more done, will probably blanch them first next time.