Crispy Air Fryer Green Bean Fries Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound Fresh green beans (Notes: trimmed, washed, and dried)
• 2 large Eggs (Notes: beaten)
• 0.5 cup All-purpose flour (Notes: for coating)
• 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs (Notes: for crispy coating)
• 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese (Notes: adds flavor)
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder (Notes: for seasoning)
• 1 teaspoon Paprika (Notes: for seasoning)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt (Notes: to taste)
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (Notes: to taste)
• Olive oil spray (Notes: for spraying the air fryer basket)

Instructions

1. 1
   Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (198°C).
2. 2
   Wash the green beans and trim off the ends. Pat them dry with paper towels.
3. 3
   Set up a dredging station with three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
4. 4
   Coat each green bean in flour, dip it in the egg, and then coat it in the breadcrumb mixture.
5. 5
   Arrange the coated green beans in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
6. 6
   Spray the green beans lightly with olive oil spray.
7. 7
   Air fry for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown and crispy, shaking the basket halfway through cooking.
8. 8
   Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Tips & Variations:

• Ensure the green beans are completely dry before coating them.
• Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket for the crispiest results.
• Serve with a variety of dipping sauces like ranch, sriracha mayo, or marinara.