Crispy Air-Fried Green Bean Fries
Crispy Air-Fried Green Bean Fries deliver a crunchy breadcrumb coating around tender, vibrant green beans with a gentle kick of chili and cayenne. Dunk them in the tangy, creamy special sauce with hints of pickle and mustard for a satisfying contrast. Serve as a fun appetizer, game-day snack, or a playful veggie side at dinner.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Air-Fried Green Bean Fries, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.95 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 28
- Heart Health
- 36
- Metabolic
- 39
- Digestive
- 44
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine beans and water in a saucepan, cover, and bring to a boil. Cook until the beans are bright green and slightly firm, about 4 minutes. Drain and move them to a bowl of ice water.
- 2
Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 3
Put flour in one bowl. In a second bowl, whisk together the egg and milk. In a third bowl, stir together the bread crumbs, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Drain the beans and pat them dry with paper towels. Toss the beans in the flour to coat, shaking off any excess. Dip them into the egg mixture, then into the bread crumbs to coat, shaking off any excess.
- 4
Working in batches if needed, arrange the beans in a single layer in the air fryer basket and lightly spray with cooking spray. Cook, turning once halfway through, until golden brown, about 4 minutes. (If you like, keep the fries warm in a 250 degrees F (95 degrees C) oven.)
- 5
Meanwhile, mix the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, minced pickle, steak seasoning, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl to make Special Sauce.
- 6
Serve the green bean fries with Special Sauce and lemon wedges.
- Calories 333.59 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 9.61 g Moderate 19%
- Carbohydrate 45.25 g 16%
- Total Fat 12.7 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 2.56 g Moderate 13%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 37.01 mg Moderate 12%
- Sodium 783.5 mg High 34%
- Dietary Fiber 5.78 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 7.32 g --
- Added Sugars 4.92 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 99.31 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 3.04 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 322.14 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 40.48 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 14.85 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin D 0.27 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Crispy Air Fried Green Bean Fries is made with 18 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Cayenne Pepper, Chili Powder, and Cooking Spray. Each serving provides about 333.59 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Air-Fried Green Bean Fries made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Cayenne Pepper, Chili Powder, Cooking Spray, Dill Pickles. The full list of 18 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Air-Fried Green Bean Fries?
- About 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 333.59 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Air-Fried Green Bean Fries easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 18 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Crispy Air-Fried Green Bean Fries healthy?
- Crispy Air-Fried Green Bean Fries has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 333.59 calories and 9.61 g of protein, or 19% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 783.5 mg (34% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.56 g (13% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.92 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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