Air Fryer Crispy Green Beans (Print Version)

Golden crispy green bean fries paired with a creamy ranch yogurt dip. Light, tasty, and easy to prepare.

# Components:

→ Green Bean Fries

01 - 14 oz fresh green beans, trimmed
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 2 tbsp milk
04 - 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
05 - 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
06 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
07 - 1/2 tsp onion powder
08 - 1/2 tsp paprika
09 - 1/4 tsp salt
10 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
11 - Olive oil spray

→ Ranch Yogurt Dip

12 - 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
13 - 1 tbsp mayonnaise
14 - 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill
15 - 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives
16 - 1 tsp dried parsley
17 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
18 - 1 tsp lemon juice
19 - 1/2 tsp onion powder
20 - 1/4 tsp salt
21 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

# Directions:

01 - Set air fryer to 400°F and allow 3-5 minutes for full preheating.
02 - In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs and milk until fully combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
04 - Pat green beans dry with paper towels. Dip each green bean into egg mixture, then coat thoroughly in breadcrumb mixture, ensuring even coverage.
05 - Place coated green beans in single layer in air fryer basket. Lightly spray with olive oil.
06 - Air fry at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, shaking basket halfway through cooking until golden and crispy. Cook in batches if necessary.
07 - While fries cook, combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, dill, chives, parsley, minced garlic, lemon juice, onion powder, salt, and pepper in small bowl. Mix until smooth and well combined. Adjust seasonings to taste.
08 - Transfer crispy green bean fries to serving plate. Serve immediately with ranch yogurt dip on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're addictively crispy on the outside yet still tender inside, and nobody realizes they're basically just eating vegetables.
  • The dip takes thirty seconds to throw together and tastes infinitely better than anything bottled, with fresh herbs that make you feel like you're cooking fancy.
  • Your air fryer finally gets to do something other than reheat pizza, and you'll feel accomplished for discovering this trick.
02 -
  • Dry your green beans thoroughly before coating or moisture will create steam and make them soggy instead of crispy, which is the one mistake that ruins everything.
  • Don't skip shaking the basket halfway through because the bottom layer will cook faster than the top, and you need them golden everywhere, not just on one side.
  • If you're making these for a crowd, prep all the coating ahead of time but wait to coat the beans until just before cooking, or they'll get soggy sitting in the fridge.
03 -
  • Toast your panko in a dry skillet for two minutes before mixing it with the seasonings, which deepens the flavor and gives you extra crispiness that tastes like you know a secret.
  • Make the dip taste like you actually know what you're doing by tasting it in stages as you add each ingredient, so you never end up with one flavor overwhelming the others.
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