Description
Crispy and delicious green bean fries coated with a savory panko and Parmesan crust, baked to golden perfection for a healthy and flavorful snack or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread Coating
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg, beaten
- ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Vegetables
- 1 pound fresh green beans (about 40 beans), washed and trimmed
Other
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly spray a large half sheet baking pan with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare coating stations: Place the all-purpose flour in one mixing bowl and the beaten egg in a separate bowl. In a shallow dish, combine the panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and ground black pepper.
- Coat green beans with flour: Toss the washed and trimmed green beans in the flour to lightly coat them and shake off any excess flour to ensure an even layer.
- Dip in egg: Dip the floured green beans into the beaten egg, allowing any excess egg to drip off to avoid sogginess in the coating.
- Coat with panko mixture: Toss the egg-coated green beans into the panko breadcrumb mixture, pressing firmly so the crumbs adhere well to the beans for a crispy texture.
- Arrange and spray: Transfer the breaded green beans to the prepared baking pan in a single layer and spray the tops lightly with cooking spray to promote browning and crispiness.
- Bake: Bake the green bean fries in the preheated oven for 12 minutes or until they turn golden brown and crispy on the outside.
Notes
- Make sure the green bean fries cool completely before placing them in an airtight container lined with paper towels to avoid condensation and sogginess.
- If the container lid fogs up, it means the fries are not cooled enough and may lose their crispiness.
- Store green bean fries in the refrigerator for up to four days.
- Reheat green bean fries in an oven, toaster oven, or air fryer preheated to 400 degrees Fahrenheit; heat for about 5 minutes or until warmed through and crispy.
- Do not stack the fries when reheating to ensure they stay crispy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 10 green bean fries)
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
