Crispy Green Bean Fries (Printable)

Golden green bean fries with a creamy ranch yogurt dip make a tasty, healthier snack or side.

# What You'll Need:

→ Green Bean Fries

01 - Fresh green beans, trimmed - 14 oz
02 - Large eggs - 2
03 - Whole milk - 2 tbsp
04 - Panko breadcrumbs - 3/4 cup
05 - Grated Parmesan cheese - 1/3 cup
06 - Garlic powder - 1/2 tsp
07 - Onion powder - 1/2 tsp
08 - Paprika - 1/2 tsp
09 - Salt - 1/4 tsp
10 - Freshly ground black pepper - 1/4 tsp
11 - Olive oil spray - as needed

→ Ranch Yogurt Dip

12 - Plain Greek yogurt - 3/4 cup
13 - Mayonnaise - 1 tbsp
14 - Fresh dill, finely chopped - 1 tbsp
15 - Fresh chives, finely chopped - 1 tbsp
16 - Dried parsley - 1 tsp
17 - Garlic clove, minced - 1 small
18 - Lemon juice - 1 tsp
19 - Onion powder - 1/2 tsp
20 - Salt - 1/4 tsp
21 - Freshly ground black pepper - 1/4 tsp

# How to Cook:

01 - Preheat air fryer to 400°F
02 - In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs and milk until fully combined
03 - In another bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper
04 - Pat green beans dry. Dip each green bean into egg mixture, then coat evenly in breadcrumb mixture
05 - Arrange coated green beans in single layer in air fryer basket. Spray lightly with olive oil. Work in batches if needed
06 - Air fry for 10-12 minutes, shaking basket halfway through, until golden and crispy
07 - While fries cook, mix all dip ingredients in small bowl until well combined. Adjust salt and lemon juice to taste
08 - Serve crispy green bean fries hot with ranch yogurt dip on the side

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're sneaky healthy—kids eat vegetables without realizing they're not actual fries.
  • The air fryer does most of the work while you relax, no deep frying mess required.
  • That ranch dip is so good you'll want to make extra for dipping literally everything else.
02 -
  • Pat those green beans bone dry or moisture will steam them instead of crisping them—I learned this the hard way on my first attempt.
  • Shaking the basket halfway through is non-negotiable; it's the difference between evenly golden and unevenly cooked.
  • If they're not as crispy as you wanted, the issue is usually either too much crowding or not enough oil spray, not the air fryer itself.
03 -
  • Keep your air fryer basket on the drier side—excess moisture buildup prevents that critical crispy texture.
  • Don't skip the halfway shake; it takes 10 seconds and makes a visible difference in even browning.
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