These crispy green bean fries get their crunch from a seasoned panko coating, with cool ranch for dipping. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (204°C), then cook the breaded beans for about 10–12 minutes per batch, gently flipping halfway through. Plan on three batches in a typical basket—about 33 minutes of air-frying time altogether—so the fries have room to brown instead of steaming.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Olive oil spray, for coating
- 1/2 cup prepared ranch dressing, for dipping
How To Make It
Rinse the green beans under running water and dry them thoroughly with a clean towel. Damp beans make it harder for the breading to stick. Set out three shallow bowls: put the flour in one, beat the eggs in the second, and mix the panko, garlic powder, paprika, and salt in the third.
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (204°C) according to your appliance’s instructions. Working a few beans at a time, lightly coat them in flour and shake off the excess. Dip them in egg, let the extra drip away, then press them into the seasoned panko. Set the coated beans on a plate while you finish breading.
Arrange one batch in a single layer in the basket, leaving a little space between beans. Lightly spray the tops with olive oil spray. Air fry for 10–12 minutes, gently flipping each bean halfway through, until the coating is golden, dry, and crisp and the beans are tender. Repeat with the remaining batches. Spoon the ranch into a clean dipping bowl and serve the fries hot.
Tips
Give the coating room. Crowding softens the panko. Three batches are a useful starting point for 1 pound of beans, though a larger basket may need fewer. Keep the finished fries on a plate rather than stacking them in a deep bowl.
Handle the breading gently. Flip with tongs instead of shaking the basket, which can knock off the crumbs. Air fryers vary, so check near the end and add a minute if the coating still looks pale or damp.
Keep raw breading separate. Don’t taste the uncooked flour-and-egg coating. Discard leftover breading that touched raw egg, and wash your hands and utensils after handling it.
Bring out the ranch and enjoy these crunchy fries while they’re fresh!
