Baked Green Bean Fries (Easy Green Bean Appetizer) (2024)

By Marjory Pilley Published May 24, 2023 · Updated May 24, 2023

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These baked Green Bean Fries are crispy and ready for dipping sauce. Eat this healthy side dish or green bean appetizer with your fingers!

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I would be hard-pressed to find anyone at our house happily snacking on a green bean (unless it's an air-fried green bean!) But green beans are transformed into crave-able finger food when roasted in a cheesy breading.

There are actually no breadcrumbs in this recipe. Instead, green beans are coated in a tasty Parmesan cheese mixture. And you don't have to use an egg, either. Use olive oil!

We made it this way so it would be keto-friendly and gluten-free! The result is a cheesy green bean fry you can enjoy hot out of the oven or dunked in your favorite sauce.

Put this veggie out as an appetizer, and you will make low-carb dieters very, very happy. Just like carrot fries and okra fries, they're a healthy alternative to french fries.

Or shake things up at dinner. How about some crispy green bean fries with your turkey tenderloin dinner?

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Ingredients
Directions
Do you need to blanch green beans before baking?
Variations
Dipping Sauces for Green Been Fries
Storage
FAQ
More Veggie Finger Food Appetizers
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Ingredients

Here's what you'll need to make this delicious green bean fries recipe:

Fresh green beans washed, strings trimmed off, and thoroughly patted dry with a paper towel.
Olive oil or egg can coat the fries so the cheese adheres. Avocado oil will work too.
Parmesan Cheese. Freshly grated Parmesan is excellent. Nutritional yeast or a plant-based alternative will make this recipe vegan.
Garlic powder adds garlicky flavor. Onion powder is another option.
Salt and pepper are to taste. Note that Parmesan cheese is salty, so you may not need to add any.

Please see the recipe card at the bottom of this post for the complete list of ingredients with measurements plus recipe instructions.

Directions

Here's how to make oven-baked green bean fries.

Snap off the ends of the green beans or nip them with a knife or kitchen shears. Thoroughly dry them before moving on to the next step so the oil or egg will adhere.
Toss green beans with olive oil or a whisked egg. Green beans should be fully coated but not dripping. Allow excess oil or egg to drip off.
Combine Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Roll each green bean in the cheese mixture and place it on a cookie sheet coated with cooking spray.
Bake the fries in a hot 425°F oven until crispy and turning golden brown, rolling halfway through. They cook quickly, so keep an eye on them. Turn the oven to broil for the last few minutes to make them even crispier.

Pro Tip: Place a cookie cooling rack on top of the sheet pan so the beans are crisped on all sides!

Do you need to blanch green beans before baking?

If you like green beans on the soft side, blanch them before making the recipe. However, if you prefer crispy green beans, this step is not necessary.

Here's how to do it:

Fill a large bowl with water and ice.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. (About 4 quarts for a pound of green beans.)
Add green beans to the pot and cook for about 3-5 minutes or until bright green.
Lift green beans out of the pot with tongs and submerge in the ice water to stop the cooking process. They should be cool and dry before you finish the recipe.

Variations

Make a vegan version by using nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan cheese.
Add a little chili powder, red pepper flakes, or cayenne pepper to make them spicy.
Make Crispy Bacon Wrapped Green Bean Fries like the Kitchen Whisperer.
Add panko breadcrumbs to the mix for a crunchier fry!

Dipping Sauces for Green Been Fries

A cool or creamy dip is a fantastic contrast to hot green bean fries. Plus, dunkingalways ups the fun factor. Use your favorite dipping sauce or try one of these:

Lemon Garlic Aioli
Keto Ranch Dressing by Low-Carb Yum.
Balsamic yogurt dip - Mix together a 5.3-ounce container of regular or Greek yogurt, 1.5 Tablespoons of balsamic vinegar, and ⅛ teaspoon of garlic powder. This is my favorite pairing for a healthy snack because it adds a little protein too.

Hey! Do you like sauces? Grab our free Low-Carb Sauces Cheat Sheet with 5 easy recipes to elevate any dinner!

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Drizzle the dipping sauce over the beans for a fancy, schmancy presentation, and pass a big plate of this green bean appetizer to the smiles of your guests.

Another serving idea: Stand baked green beans upright in a cup or cylinder, as you would for fries. This presentation is perfect for an informal party.

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Storage

Green bean fries are best fresh from the oven. But if you do have leftovers, follow these guidelines for storage:

Refrigerator: Store green beans in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Reheat: Warm in the oven or air fryer at 350°F until heated.

FAQ

Are green bean fries healthy?

Green beans are considered a healthy food choice. They're low in calories but rich in essential nutrients. They contain vitamins A, C, and K, as well as folate, manganese, and fiber.

Are green bean fries keto?

Green beans are naturally low in carbohydrates and full of nutrients, which makes them perfect for a low-carb or keto-friendly diet.

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