Description
Crispy and flavorful green bean fries coated with a Parmesan panko crust and baked to golden perfection. A delicious and healthy alternative to traditional fries, perfect as a snack or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Breading
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg, beaten
- ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Main
- 1 pound fresh green beans (about 40 beans), washed and trimmed
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly spray a large half-sheet baking pan with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Breading Stations: Place the flour in one mixing bowl and the beaten egg in another. In a separate shallow dish, combine the panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and ground black pepper.
- Coat with Flour: Toss the green beans in the flour to coat them lightly. Shake off any excess flour to ensure an even coating.
- Dip in Egg: Dip the floured green beans into the beaten egg, allowing any excess egg to drip off before the next step.
- Coat with Panko Mixture: Toss the green beans into the panko breadcrumb mixture, pressing firmly so the coating sticks well and covers the beans evenly.
- Arrange on Baking Pan: Place the breaded green beans in a single layer on the prepared baking pan. Spray the tops lightly with cooking spray to help them crisp during baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes or until the green bean fries are golden-brown and crispy, turning once halfway if desired for even crispness.
Notes
- Make sure the green bean fries cool completely before storing to prevent sogginess.
- Store in an airtight container lined with paper towels to absorb moisture; they will keep for up to four days in the refrigerator.
- Reheat in an oven, toaster oven, or air fryer at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 5 minutes to restore crispiness.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour and panko breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives.
- If you prefer a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the breadcrumb mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
