Are green bean fries low-carb?

Green beans in general are lower in carbs with 1 cup of cooked green beans coming in at around 7 grams of carbs, which is great! Since the coating on these fries is also low-carb and Keto, this green bean fries recipe is in fact low-carb.

Do you have to blanch the green beans before coating and frying?

No, you do not. Which is such a time saver! In this recipe, we are coating raw green beans and then air frying them until tender, golden, and perfectly crispy in about 10 minutes.

How do I prevent the fries from sticking to the air fryer basket?

Brushing the air fryer basket with oil or spraying it with avocado oil or olive oil spray will prevent the fries from sticking to the basket.

Healthy Air fryer Green Bean Fries - Gluten Free

Name: Healthy Air fryer Green Bean Fries - Gluten Free
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh green beans – trimmed, washed, and dried well; 2 large egg yolks – save the whites for omelets and other recipes; 1/4 cup blanched almond flour; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; Pinch of ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon avocado oil – or oil spray (non-aerosol)

Description

Air Fryer Green Bean Fries are the best crunchy, salty snack that is easy to make and goes with so many things. These crispy green beans are coated in a gluten-free mixture and air fried until perfectly golden and crispy in under 10 minutes.

Ingredients

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1 pound fresh green beans – trimmed, washed, and dried well
2 large egg yolks – save the whites for omelets and other recipes
1/4 cup blanched almond flour
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Pinch of ground black pepper
1 tablespoon avocado oil – or oil spray (non-aerosol)

Instructions

Place the green beans into a large bowl and add the egg yolks. Save the whites for other recipes. Use your hands to coat the green beans well in the egg yolk.
In a medium bowl, combine the almond flour, grated parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Add the almond parmesan mixture to the green beans and toss to coat them really well.
Brush or spray the air fryer basket with avocado oil or olive oil and preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F. Place the coated green beans into the air fryer in a single layer with only some overlapping. (you may need to cook them in batches).
Close and cook the green bean fries for 8-10 minutes, flipping them in the basket halfway through the cooking time. Cook them until they are nice and golden and crispy, then transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate. Continue until you have cooked all of the fries.
Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

Equipment

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Notes

Use fresh green beans and not frozen green beans.
Make sure that the green beans are nice and dry before you coat them.
Serve the fries right away with your favorite dipping sauce.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat in the air fryer at 360 degrees F for 3-4 minutes.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Healthy snacks and appetizers
Method: Air Fryer
Cuisine: American

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