Crispy Parmesan Air Fryer Green Beans (Oven Instructions too)

These Crispy Parmesan Air Fryer Green Beans are a no-oil healthier option to fries. A delicious snack, side dish or appetizer. Also includes oven instructions for a baked version.

One of the best things about the air fryer is how we perceive fried foods. You know, those calories-laden and oil-infused finger foods that we hesitate to dive into?

Air frying foods without oil meant that we could enjoy Air Fryer Chicken Wings and even Air Fryer Fried Chicken – a lot more often and without the guilt. It’s truly a magical device.

As an alternative to french fries, here is our easy air fryer recipe – Air Fryer Green Beans.

They have a crispy texture thanks to a crunchy coating of bread crumbs and parmesan. I guess you can also call them parmesan green bean fries!

These Air Fryer Green Beans make the perfect snack, easy side dish, weeknight treat, or as an appetizer for game nights or when entertaining.

It was a simple choice on whether to include this one in our air fryer recipes collection.

It’s since become my favorite green beans recipe, and it’s such a simple recipe.

With just 6 ingredients, you can whip up a batch of these air fryer green bean fries in less than a half hour.

It has a prep time of 15 minutes and a cook time of 10 minutes, an excellent side dish in a cooking time of less than 30 minutes.

Pair with your favourite dipping sauce and dive in with both hands!

How to Make Crispy Parmesan Air Fryer Green Beans

You’ll need the following simple ingredients to make this easy air fryer green beans recipe, and the full recipe is below in the printable recipe card:

• all purpose flour (or almond flour)
• eggs
• grated parmesan cheese
• panko bread crumbs
• green and yellow beans
• Salt and black pepper

To Make: Set up a station that has a plate of washed yet not dried fresh green beans, a small mixing bowl with flour, a bowl with beaten eggs, and another large bowl with the dry ingredients mixture.

So you’ll need three shallow bowls.

Working one bean at a time, first dip the bean into the flour, followed by the egg mixture, and finally dip into the panko bread mixture. Repeat with the rest of the beans.

Place the beans in a single layer in an air fryer basket.

You will have to do at least 2 batches, since they cannot overlap or touch. 

Stir halfway through cooking and spray with olive oil if needed.

Serve the crispy green bean fries immediately by taking them out using tongs.

If you have excess oil, blot them on paper towel after removing from the air-fryer basket.

Serve with a dipping sauce, if preferred.

How to Make Oven Baked Crispy Coated Green Beans

I’m including the oven method of instructions for making this recipe, for those without an air fryer.

Follow the below steps, or refer to my easy recipe for Roasted Parmesan Green Beans.

1. Preheat the oven at 400 ˚F
   
   
2. Complete the steps as in the Air Fryer method to wash and coat each green bean.
   
   
3. Place on a baking sheet and cover with parchment paper. Spray with a little bit of oil.
   
   
4. Cook in the oven for 12 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking. 
   
   
5. Serve immediately with dipping sauce if desired

What to Serve with Air Fryer Green Beans

These air fryer green bean have that crunchy texture on the outside and a tender and juicy inside, much like french fries.

As such, you can eat them alone or with dip for a snack or delicious side dish. Options are sriracha mayo, ranch dressing or with your favorite dipping sauce.

You can also serve the these air fryer vegetables with a little fresh lemon juice, it helps to bring out the best flavors of your favorite greens.

It goes great with Air Fryer Steak!

Main Dishes Ideas with Air Fryer Green Beans:

• Easy Pan Seared Lemon Salmon
• Air Fryer Fried Chicken
• Baked Chicken Leg Quarters
• Meatloaf in the Air Fryer
• Slow Cooker Whole Chicken
• Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites

Can I Use Frozen Green Beans?

Yes, yet note that frozen vegetables will take more time to cook in the air fryer.

How to Store Air Fryer Green Beans

If you have leftovers of this recipe, place in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. You cannot make these ahead of time and freeze them.

How to Reheat Air Fryer Green Beans

To reheat the air fryer beans, for best results, place them into the Air fryer and cook at 350˚F for 3 minutes.

They will turn out warm and crispy again. Reheating in the microwave will make them soggier, and most prefer crispy green beans.

If you’d rather use the oven, put them in at 200 degrees using an oven-safe dish.

Some parts might be soggy if they are overlapping, keep an eye on them so they don’t burn.

Tips in making Air Fryer Green Beans

Make sure your beans don’t overlap for texture consistency.

If they overlap and touch, the hot air won’t be able to circulate around the food well and they might become soggy with areas that aren’t fully cooked.

Batch cook this healthy snack recipe, to ensure all are cooked and the texture is even.

I hope you enjoy this healthy side dish as much as we do! This is a great one to make if you have leftover green beans from a sunday dinner.

For another great green bean recipe, try our Green Bean Casserole, which is a perfect side dish for the holiday season.

Have you tried making an air fryer dessert yet? These Air Fryer Churro Bites are heaven and so simple to make.

It’s one of the most delicious air fryer recipes we’ve made, along with Air Fryer Corn on the Cob and

It’s one of the most delicious air fryer recipes we’ve made, along with Air Fryer Corn on the Cob and

It’s one of the most delicious air fryer recipes we’ve made, along with Air Fryer Corn on the Cob and Air Fryer Asparagus with Parmesan.

More Side Dishes

• Grape Salad
• Taco Pasta Salad
• Slow Cooker Stuffing
• Green Bean Casserole
• Baked Zucchini Fries