The crispy coating on these Air Fryer Green Bean Fries makes them perfect snack! With no oil and only a handful of ingredients, it's easy and guilt-free.
If you’ve tried out my recipes for Air Fryer Roasted Asparagus, Air Fryer Asparagus Fries, or Air Fryer Crispy Parmesan Brussels Sprouts, then you know that I love the Air Fryer, and that you don’t need oil or a long cook time to make a delicious healthy snack or side dish. This green bean fries recipe is so fast and easy that you’ll want to make them all the time!
Making these Air Fryer Green Bean fries couldn't be easier! They come together in no time, without having to dredge in flour (hello, easy!), and cook in less than 10 minutes! The green beans stay tender and not soggy, yet have a delicious crispy coating on the outside! Healthy and majorly delicious much like Air Fryer Roasted Broccoli, or Air Fryer Avocado Fries.
I love a good green bean and this Green Bean soup is also a delicious recipe to try!
Serve these fries with Air Fryer Chicken Wings, Air Fryer Hot Dogs, or Air Fryer Hamburgers for the perfect meal!
You do need an Air Fryer (see below for recommendations) to make these in only 7 minutes, but you could also bake them. See below for directions on that.
How to make Air Fryer Green Beans:
**scroll all the way down for full ingredient list and step by step printable directions**
- Prep the green beans so they are rinsed and dried. Cut off any funky looking ends.
- Make an assembly line: setup whisked eggs in a shallow bowl, and the breadcrumb coating in another shallow bowl.
- Taking a handful of green beans at a time, drop into the eggs and toss around until coated. Using tongs, lift a few of the green beans out, let them drip a bit, then place into the breadcrumb coating mixture. Shake the green beans around until the are fully coated. Place them side by side with a little space in the air fryer, then repeat for the rest of the green beans.
- Set the Air Fryer for 5 minutes and 400 degrees. When 5 minutes is up, carefully toss the green beans around, flipping if needed, then cook for 2 more minutes.
- Serve with your favorite sauce such as BIG MAC SAUCE or COPYCAT ZAX SAUCE!
How to BAKE Green Bean Fries:
- Use the same directions in terms of prepping and coating the green beans.
- Set the oven to 350 degrees F. Place green bean fries on a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Cook for 15 minutes, then flip over. Cook 5-7 more minutes or until crispy. To crisp coating further, turn oven to broil on HIGH and broil for 1-2 minutes or until browned. Serve hot!
What type of Air Fryer should I use for this recipe?
There are many Air Fryers to choose from, but I love my PowerXL Vortex Air fryer! Here are some other great options:
- Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven, 6 Quart: 6-in-1, Broil, Roast, Dehydrate, Bake, Non-stick and Dishwasher-Safe Basket, Stainless Steel
- COSORI Air Fryer 5.8QT - Large Hot Electric Oven Oilless Cooker with 8 Quick Setting Recommendation
Best dips for Green Bean Fries:
I love a great sauce or dip with my fries, and these are ALL great options for Air Fryer Green Bean Fries:
- The Best Ever Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing
- Big Mac Sauce (copycat recipe)
- Chipotle Ranch Dip
- COPYCAT Zax Sauce
- Aioli - great for dipping!
- Creamy Jalapeno Ranch Dressing
- Copycat Outback Bloomin’ Onion Sauce
If you like nutritious side dishes, you have to see these other recipes from Domestic Superhero:
- Air Fryer Crispy Parmesan Brussels Sprouts are going to be your new go-to side dish. Only a handful of ingredients and only 132 calories per serving!
- Air Fryer Avocado Fries are creamy and crunchy without any oily mess! With only a handful of ingredients, these are the perfect healthy snack or appetizer!
- Air Fryer Roasted Broccoli is an incredibly easy, quick, and delicious side dish. This lower calorie air fryer option will become a staple side dish!
- Asian Glazed Brussels Sprouts – perfect dinner companion! Roasted with a delicious spicy sweet glaze that everyone will love!
- Instant Pot Garlic Hummus Recipe only has a handful of ingredients; Save money and know exactly what’s in your food with this recipe !
- Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks are the perfect quick snack!
- Air Fryer Roasted Asparagus has only 2 ingredients and takes a fraction of the typical time, this will be your favorite way to cook asparagus!
The crispy coating on these Air Fryer Green Bean Fries makes them perfect snack! With no oil and only a handful of ingredients, it's easy and guilt-free.
- About 25 fresh green beans rinsed and dried
- 1 egg
- 1 egg white
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs (Japanese style breadcrumbs)
- ¼ cup regular whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 2 TBS grated parmesan cheese
- ½ TBS garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
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Prep the green beans: rinse and dry them thoroughly. Cut off any funky looking ends.
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Add egg and egg white to one shallow bowl; whisk for 30 seconds to completely combine. Set aside.
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In another shallow bowl, add panko, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, cheese, salt, and pepper; stir to mix well and set aside.
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Make an assembly line with the green beans, then egg dip, then breadcrumb mixture setup side by side.
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Taking a handful of green beans at a time, drop them into the egg, and toss around until coated. Using tongs, lift a few of the green beans out, let them drip a bit, then place into the breadcrumb coating mixture. Shake the green beans around until the are fully coated with crumbs.
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Place them side by side with a little space in the air fryer, then repeat coating for the rest of the green beans, and set into air fryer.
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Set the Air Fryer for 5 minutes and 400 degrees. When 5 minutes is up, carefully toss the green beans around, flipping if needed, then cook for 2 more minutes. Remove with tongs and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce!
Recipe Video
How to BAKE Green Bean Fries:
- Use the same directions in terms of prepping and coating the green beans. Set the oven to 350 degrees F. Place green bean fries on a parchment lined baking sheet. Cook for 15 minutes, then flip over. Cook 5-7 more minutes or until crispy. To crisp coating further, turn oven to broil on HIGH and broil for 1-2 minutes or until browned. Serve hot!
First published in July 2019. Updated November 2022.
Paula says
I'm all over this recipe! Looks incredible.
Dorothy Reinhold says
Recipes like this make me love my air fryer more and more. Can't wait to try these.
Kimberly says
What a yummy way to enjoy green beans!
Catalina says
The perfect summer party appetizer! Easy and delicious!
Catalina says
This is our new favorite snack! I love that they are so healthy!
Sara Welch says
Another great recipe for my air fryer! Looking forward to making this tonight; looks delicious!
Krista says
Such a fabulous, healthy snack any time of day! Love this!
Allyson says
Perfect snack for sure!
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says
Looks delicious and so easy to make! This looks totally awesome!
Allyson says
Yes, they are soooo easy and delicious!
Richard Tunner says
My family loves crispy green beans so I am definitely going to have to try your recipe! I need an air fryer now. Those green beans look so delicious and I love how little oil they use!
Allyson says
You NEED an air fryer! I use it for EVERYTHING!
Richard Tunner says
My family loves crispy green beans so I am definitely going to have to try your recipe! I need an air fryer now. Those green beans look so delicious and I love how little oil they use!
Allyson says
So good!!!
Susan Dubose says
I’m in love with green beans and air fryer! Totally in love with this recipe. High-class recipe!
Allyson says
We love them too!!
Malissa says
Great post! Magical styling. You’re not lost, your tastes are evolving. Looks so delish! I’m inspired by these air fryers lately.
Anthony Allen says
I’m going to try these in my new air fryer. If it can do crisp chicken fingers, it can do these!
Rob says
"Taking a handful of green beans at a time, drop into the eggs and toss around until coated. Using thongs, lift a few of the green beans out, let them drip a bit"
Wasnt sure if I should use clean or dirty thongs! 🙂
Allyson says
Hahahaha gotta love autocorrect!!!
Nikki says
I’m going to try this tonight! You don’t have to publish my comment but I wanted to point out your instructions say to use “thongs” instead of “tongs” twice. Lol. Might want to fix that. 😉
Allyson says
Hahahaha! Thanks for letting me know!
Eric Wood says
Looks like I need to buy an air fryer - this looks delicious! Thanks for sharing!
Edna says
This uses raw green beans right? Not parboiled
Allyson says
Correct!
RyanAnn says
I first have to say that it is SO FRUSTRATING when you head to read reviews before making something, only to see a ton of 5 star reviews... from people that haven't even made the recipe yet, just saying things like "these look so good, can't wait to try them!" Why in the world is this a thing? Like most people, when I'm looking for recipes reviews, I want to know how the recipe actually worked out. Sigh. Sorry, I really felt that NEEDED to be said. Now, having ACTUALLY made these tonight, I will say that they were very easy to make, and tasted quite delicious. I DID have trouble getting the breading to actually stick to the green beans, so they were mostly just plain old roasted green beans when they were done. But still good! Will make again.
Megan says
I was feeling the same exact way and when I started reading your post I was like here we go again another one but I’m so happy to have read yours and that you actually tried the recipe.
Kara says
I couldn't find whole wheat bread crumbs, so I just used regular. My kids gobbled them up like fries, and that's a win in my book!!
Allyson says
Total win!!!!!
Jane R says
This is now the only way I green beans! Crunchy and delicious!
Julia says
I just tried this and OMG!! wow! I made sure to only make enough for myself because I didnt know how my kids would like it. They ate all of them and asked for more! I had no idea green beans can be made in such a kid friendly way! Thanks so much for posting the recipe!
Allyson says
That is GREAT news!! So glad they loved them!
Beth says
I love getting all that crispy goodness without all the mess and unhealthy aspects of oil. These look great!
Sandra says
These are so good! It's my new favorite way to cook green beans!
katerina @ diethood.com says
These are so delicious! My family would love them!!
Beti | easyweeknightrecipes says
I love this idea! My new favorite side dish!! YUM!
Erik says
Wow, love that there's no oil for this. So good!
Erin | Dinners, Dishes and Dessert says
Looks absolutely fantastic! Can't wait to try this!
DrToes says
I'm not sure what I did but the panko and spices did not cover the beans. Instead it clumped randomly in spots. We still enjoyed it. For sauce we striped it with Kewpie mayo and Sriracha. Will try it again!