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Air fryer green bean fries next to a cup of ranch dressing
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5 from 14 votes

Air Fried Green Beans

These easy air fried green beans are a tasty, low-carb snack that can be made in minutes! 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time18 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Air Fryer
Keyword: Air Fryer Green Beans
Servings: 4
Calories: 211kcal
Author: Erica Walker

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh green beans
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • olive oil cooking spray (to taste)

Instructions

  • Rinse green beans and snap off the stems. Lightly shake off excess water (they don't need to be totally dry)
    Fresh green beans on a black surface
  • Prepare 3 bowls to dip the beans in. The first with 1 cup of flour, the second with the 2 beaten eggs, and the third with Panko breadcrumbs, salt, and paprika mixed together.
  • Dredge each individual bean with flour and shake off excess.
    A green bean dredged in flour
  • Next, dip the bean in the beaten egg.
    A green bean being dipped in an egg mixture to make air fryer green beans
  • Then roll in the breadcrumb mixture until well coated.
    A green bean coated in breadcrumbs
  • Place the coated green beans in the bottom of the air fryer basket in a single layer. Spray generously with cooking oil spray or olive oil cooking spray.
    Green beans coated in breadcrumbs in an air fryer
  • Air fry for 8 minutes at 375 degrees. If you want a darker coating, cook an additional minute or two at 400 degrees. 
    Breaded green beans in an air fryer
  • Serve immediately. They are by far the best when they are served hot.
    Air fryer green bean fries next to a cup of ranch dressing

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Notes

Recipe Tips:
  • If you are making a large amount or if you are in a hurry, see tips in the post above for our "shake and bake" method.
  • The green beans are delicious dipped in Ranch dressing.

Nutrition

Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 368mg | Potassium: 325mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 944IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 3mg