Green Bean Fries

Green Bean Fries are flavorful, crispy, and nutritious. These baked veggies are quick and easy to make in less than 30 minutes. Plus, they are so delicious that even your kids will start asking for vegetables after they try these veggie fries.

Serve baked green bean fries as a healthy appetizer on game day, as a snack in your kid’s School Lunch Box, or as a side dish to complement dinner on busy weeknights.

Why You'll Love these Green Bean Fries

• The crispy panko breading. These green bean fries are coated in a thin layer of flour and egg which helps the seasoned parmesan panko breading stick on top. The panko coating adds flavorful, cheesy, crispy goodness that makes these green bean fries so tasty. Plus, it can be customized with other slices for a different flavor.
• Ready in just 25 minutes. Fast food at home is always the best kind, especially when it’s healthy food. These green bean fries are a quick recipe that’s ready in just 25 minutes (including prep!).
• They’re baked instead of fried. Green bean fries are healthy and delicious, due to the fact that its a veggie and it’s baked instead of deep fried which ensures they are still crisp but don’t come out greasy.
• The best way to enjoy green beans. After you try these green bean fries, you won’t want to eat plain old green beans again. They are perfect served as a snack with a dipping sauce or as a healthy side dish with dinner.

Ingredient Notes

To make quick and easy Green Bean Fries, you will need the following ingredients (full measurements in recipe card below):

• green beans (about 40 beans), washed and trimmed
• all-purpose flour
• egg
• panko breadcrumbs - this gives the fries an extra crispy texture. You can also substitute with regular breadcrumbs.
• Parmesan cheese - or substitute with asiago cheese.
• garlic powder
• salt and pepper
• cooking spray

You will also need measuring cups and spoons, shallow bowls, and a half sheet baking pan.

How to Make the Best Green Bean Fries

1. Prep coating. Place the flour and beaten eggs in separate mixing bowls. In a shallow dish, combine panko, parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Coat in flour. Toss the green beans in the flour to lightly coat them. Shake off any excess flour.
3. Dip in eggs. Dip the coated green beans into the egg, allowing the excess to drip off.
4. Coat with panko mixture. Toss into the panko mixture, pressing firmly so that the crumbs stick on.

1. Bake. Lightly spray a large half sheet baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Transfer the breaded green beans to the prepared baking pan in a single layer. Spray them with cooking spray. Bake in a preheated 425F oven for 10-12 minutes or until golden-brown and crispy.

Green Bean Fries Variations

When coating the green beans with panko and seasoning, you can customize it with whatever spices that you like. Consider trying:

• paprika, cayenne, chili, and garlic
• garlic, onion, and lemon pepper
• Italian seasoning

How to Serve

Green bean fries are delicious served on its own as a snack or appy with some mayo or garlic aioli for dipping. You can also serve them as a side dish with dinner entrees such as:

• Ribeye Steak
• Black Bean Burgers
• Greek Salmon
• Garlic Butter Shrimp
• Stuffed Chicken Breasts
• Miso Black Cod (Sablefish)

More Green Bean Recipes

• 15 Best Green Bean Recipes
• Pesto Green Beans
• Green Bean Casserole
• Sautéed Garlic Green Beans
• Air Fryer Green Beans
• Nutty Green Beans

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