Crispy Green Bean Fries
Craving something crispy and fried, but wanting to stay true to your healthy eating plan? Let your air fryer turn green beans into a crispy snack! The crunchy coating on these green bean fries will satisfy your cravings and is light enough to keep you on track.
Instructions
To make the green beans
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F.
- In a medium shallow bowl, beat together the egg and water until frothy.
- In a separate medium shallow bowl, whisk together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, and salt, then mix in the bread crumbs.
- Spray the bottom of the air fryer with cooking spray.
- Dip each green bean into the egg mixture, then into the bread crumb mixture, coating the outside with the crumbs. Place the green beans in a single layer in the bottom of the air fryer basket.
- Fry in the air fryer for 5 minutes, or until the breading is golden brown.
To make the lemon-yogurt sauce
- In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and cayenne.
- Serve the green bean fries alongside the lemon-yogurt sauce as a snack or appetizer.
AIR FRYER HACK:
If you are using a smaller air fryer and need to make this recipe in batches, make sure to wipe off the bottom of the basket between batches so any crumbs that fall off do not burn.
INGREDIENT TIP:If you're not able to easily find whole wheat bread crumbs at the store, you can make your own by quickly pulsing a few slices of whole wheat bread in a food processor.
PER SERVING: Calories: 88; Total Fat: 2g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Protein: 7g; Total Carbohydrates: 12g; Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 3g; Cholesterol: 43mg