Air fryer green bean fries are a crispy breaded appetizer or side dish that's prepared quickly and easily using your air fryer! A coating in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs gives these green beans a delightful crunch that makes them perfect for dipping!
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Crispy Breaded Green Bean Fries
Air-fried green beans have a crunchy bread crumb coating on the outside and tender green beans on the inside. It has no oil added, making it a healthier but delicious snack for everyone!
Try them with ranch dressing or your favorite dipping sauce, and you'll almost forget you're eating vegetables!
These fries are so incredibly addictive, and they're sure to compliment your favorite dip! They are a great alternative to French fries or sweet potato fries without extra carbs and can easily be made gluten-free.
If you loved these crispy green bean fries and are looking for some more quick and simple dishes, take a look at all of my favorite easy air fryer recipes!
🥘 Ingredients
If you love fried food and veggies, you will most likely have all these staple ingredients. If not, everything should be readily available at your local grocery store!
- Green Beans - 1 pound of green beans. Use fresh for best results!
- Flour - ¾ cup of all-purpose flour (or an all-purpose flour substitute). This will be divided into ½ cup and ¼ cup portions.
- Eggs - 2 large eggs (beaten).
- Panko Breadcrumbs - 1 cup of plain Panko breadcrumbs. Plain or seasoned breadcrumbs can also be used, but the Panko adds that extra special crunch!
- Parmesan Cheese - ½ cup of grated Parmesan cheese.
- Salt - ½ tsp table salt, or to taste.
- Garlic Powder - ½ teaspoon of garlic powder.
- Pepper - ¼ teaspoon of ground black pepper.
*Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!*
🔪 How To Make Air Fryer Green Bean Fries
One of the best parts of this recipe is that the air fryer does all the hard cooking work for you! You only need 3 bowls to make your dredging station, plus your air fryer to start your green bean fries.
This recipe will make around 6 servings. This is great for a small party, a kids' snack, or a dinnertime side dish!
- Wash. First, wash and trim 1 pound of green beans, then pat them dry with paper towels.
- Prep the coating. Make your dredging station: in one bowl, add the first portion of ½ cup all-purpose flour, the second bowl with 2 large beaten eggs, and the third bowl with the breading (combined 1 cup of breadcrumbs, the second portion of ¼ cup flour, ½ cup of Parmesan cheese, and ½ teaspoon each of salt, garlic powder, and ground black pepper).
- Coat. Coat the green beans in the flour, then in the beaten egg. Work in batches if necessary.
- Dip. Next, dip each egg-coated green bean into the breadcrumb mixture, press gently, and roll so they are fully coated on all sides.
- Cook. Place the green beans into the air fryer basket in a single layer (work in batches if needed). Air fry at 400°F (205°C) for 3-5 minutes or until golden and crispy. Use tongs to remove the air-fried green beans.
- Serve. Serve right away with your favorite variety of dipping sauces!
Dipping sauces like my honey BBQ sauce, cheese sauce, or mousseline sauce is perfect with these crunchy green bean fries! Another favorite of mine is serving them alongside these air fryer chicken breasts or chicken quarters. Enjoy!
💭 Angela's Pro Tips & Recipe Notes
- To make this recipe keto or gluten-free, swap the all-purpose flour and leave out the breadcrumbs! You can use some crushed pork rinds instead of the breadcrumbs if desired. Either way, they'll still get a light, crispy coating without all the carbs.
- Use one hand to coat the green beans in the eggs, then the opposite hand to coat them in the breadcrumb mixture. That way, you have one wet hand and one dry hand, and the coating won't stick to your fingers!
- If your air fryer is prone to sticking, you can coat the bottom of the basket with olive oil. Don't use an aerosolized non-stick spray in air fryer baskets. It will erode the non-stick coating.
- The cooking time will vary depending on the model of your air fryer. Check the green beans after 3 minutes of cooking. They crisp up quickly and should be close to ready, if not ready, after 3-5 minutes.
- For extra crispy green beans, spritz them with olive oil before cooking.
🥡 Storing & Reheating
Leftovers can be placed in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to 4 days. I don't recommend freezing them because they tend to become soggy.
Reheating
For the crispiest results, reheat your green beans in the air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 2-3 minutes.
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❓ Recipe FAQs
These green bean fries are incredible with just garlic powder, salt, and pepper, but you can experiment and try different seasoning blends! Try adding a little onion powder, chili powder, or Cajun seasoning for some spice!
Yes, of course! Green beans are so versatile that you all need is your favorite seasoning. Season them well and toss them into the air fryer basket! You will have some super delicious green beans without the extra calories of fried foods!
You can make so many different things in your air fryer, including vegetables! Try out these air fryer carrots or asparagus. Everyone will love them!
😊 More Air Fryer Recipes
- Air Fried Mushrooms - A delightfully tender mushroom side dish that can be whipped up at the last minute!
- Air Fryer Salmon - This popular fish is flavorful and a great last-minute dinner idea!
- Air Fryer Popcorn - Tasty popcorn that is fluffy and easy to make!
- Air Fryer Baked Potatoes - A classic potato side dish that everyone loves!
- Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers - A flavor-packed appetizer perfect for any gathering!
- Air Fryer Thick Cut Pork Chops - Super juicy and thick pork chops made in no time!
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📖 Recipe Card
Air Fryer Breaded Green Bean Fries
Ingredients
- 1 lb green beans (fresh, washed and trimmed)
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour (divided - ½ cup and ¼ cup portions)
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- ½ teaspoon salt (to taste)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
(Note: 2x or 3x only changes the ingredient list)
Instructions
- Wash and trim your 1 lb green beans, then pat them dry with paper towels.
- Make your dredging station: in one bowl, add the first portion of ½ cup all-purpose flour, the second bowl with beaten 2 large eggs, and the third bowl with the breading (combined 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs, the second portion of ¼ cup flour, ½ cup Parmesan cheese, and ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper).
- Coat the green beans in the flour, then in the beaten egg. Work in batches if necessary.
- Dip each egg-coated green bean into the breadcrumb mixture and press down gently and roll so they are fully coated on all sides.
- Place the green beans into the air fryer basket in a single layer (work in batches if necessary). Cook at 400°F (205°C) for 3-5 minutes or until golden and crispy. Use tongs to remove the air fried green beans.
- Serve right away with your favorite dipping sauces!
Notes
- To make this recipe keto or gluten-free, swap the all-purpose flour and leave out the breadcrumbs! You can use some crushed pork rinds instead of the breadcrumbs if desired. Either way, they'll still get a light crispy coating without all the carbs.
- Use one hand to coat the green beans in the eggs, then the opposite hand to coat them in the breadcrumb mixture. That way, you have one wet hand and one dry hand, and the coating won't stick to your fingers!
- If your air fryer is prone to sticking, you can coat the bottom of the basket with olive oil. Don't use an aerosolized non-stick spray in air fryer baskets. It will erode the non-stick coating.
- The cook time will vary depending on the model of your air fryer. Check the green beans after 3 minutes of cooking. They crisp up quickly and should be close to ready, if not ready, after 3-5 minutes.
- For extra crispy green beans, spritz them with olive oil before cooking.
- To store: Leftovers can be placed in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to 4 days. I don't recommend freezing them because they tend to become soggy.
- To reheat: For the crispiest results, reheat your green beans in the air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 2-3 minutes.
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