Green Bean Fries with Spicy Mayo

Satisfy your craving for crunchy French fries but skip the guilt with these addictive air-fried green beans. Coated with a tasty panko-Parmesan crust, these crisp-tender "fries" are served with a spicy Sriracha mayo for dipping. Serve in place of French fries with a burger, or as an appetizer at your next party.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 227 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 2 large eggs
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup panko bread crumbs
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
• 1 large egg white
• olive oil cooking spray
• 2 teaspoons Sriracha sauce
• 8 ounces fresh green beans, trimmed
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• ½ cup seasoned panko bread crumbs

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Wash green beans and dry thoroughly. 

Step 2

Whisk together eggs and egg white in a shallow bowl until just frothy. Whisk in 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. 

Step 3

Combine seasoned and regular panko, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and remaining salt and pepper in another shallow bowl; mix well.

Step 4

Coat 1/3 of the beans lightly with the egg mixture, then toss in the bread crumb mixture until well coated. Place in a single layer in an air fryer basket and spray lightly with olive oil spray. 

Step 5

Air-fry at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) until beans are golden and crunchy, about 6 minutes.

Step 6

Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to coat and air-fry the remaining beans.

Step 7

Stir together mayonnaise, Sriracha, and lemon juice in a small bowl until well combined. Serve with the air-fried green beans.