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My crispy keto fried green beans are a delicious way to enjoy this non-starchy veggie. Coated in crushed pork rinds, they’re low in carbs with just 5.8 grams of net carbs per serving. Dip them in warm marinara for a snack, appetizer, or side dish that’s sure to please. Even veggie skeptics will want to dig in!
It’s really good and very tasty recipe. 
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🍟 Keto Fried Green Beans Ingredients
Here is what you need to make keto air fryer green beans:
- 3 ounces green beans (85g; fresh and thin)
- 1 large egg
- 6 tablespoons pork panko
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon each: dried parsley, dried oregano, dried basil
- Dipping sauce (optional, for serving)
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Pork panko is simply crushed pork rinds. Since it’s high in fat, you won’t need cooking spray because your food won’t stick to the air fryer basket or trays. You also don’t need to add extra salt, as pork rinds are already quite salty.
When making any air fryer recipe for the first time, keep a close eye on it, as cooking times can vary between air fryer models.
➕ How to Make Keto Green Bean Fries
Whisk the egg in a small bowl. In a separate bowl, stir together the pork panko, grated Parmesan, garlic powder, parsley, oregano, and basil.
Rinse and dry the green beans, then trim off the stems. Using a fork to minimize mess, dip each green bean into the egg to coat it well.
Transfer the coated green bean to the pork panko mixture and coat it on all sides. Repeat until all the green beans are breaded.
If you have extra egg and coating, feel free to bread more green beans. Just cook them in a separate batch.
Arrange the breaded green beans in a single layer on a hot air fryer tray. Don’t overcrowd them.
Air fry at 400F (200C) for 5–7 minutes. There’s no need to flip them. Use the top rack if you’re using an air fryer oven.
Let the green bean fries cool slightly before serving. They’re great with extra Parmesan and warm marinara sauce.
Leftover green bean fries keep for 3-4 days in the refrigerator if you aren’t too picky about the texture. For the best results, I recommend making and air frying only what you need, so there are no leftovers.
Oven Directions
To make oven green bean fries, line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 400F (200C). Bake the keto green bean fries for 15 minutes and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
️🥫 Green Bean Fries Dipping Sauces
My favorite dip for green bean fries is warm marinara sauce. Here are some other tasty options:
- Ranch dressing
- Keto Cheese Sauce
- BBQ sauce
- Buffalo sauce
- Ketchup
- Sweet chili sauce
- Sriracha mayo
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Keto Fried Green Beans (Air Fryer Recipe)
Ingredients
- 3 ounces fresh green beans, trimmed (85 grams)
- 1 large egg
- 6 tablespoons pork panko
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (plus additional for serving, if desired)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon dried basil
- dipping sauce of choice (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Whisk the egg in a small bowl. In a separate bowl, stir together the pork panko, grated Parmesan, garlic powder, parsley, oregano, and basil.
- Rinse and dry the green beans, then trim off the stems. Using a fork to minimize mess, dip each green bean into the egg to coat it well.
- Transfer the coated green bean to the pork panko mixture and coat it on all sides. Repeat until all the green beans are breaded. If you have extra egg and coating, feel free to bread more green beans. Just cook them in a separate batch.
- Arrange the breaded green beans in a single layer on a hot air fryer tray. Don’t overcrowd them. Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 5–7 minutes. There’s no need to flip them. Use the top rack if you're using an air fryer oven.
- Let the green bean fries cool slightly before serving. They’re great with extra Parmesan and warm marinara sauce.
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Notes
💭 Expert Tips from Dietitian Summer Yule
This is a level 3 recipe (weight maintenance and active lifestyles). I’m currently hooked on using crushed pork rinds in recipes. That doesn’t mean I eat them daily, but I do treat them like the keto version of potato chips—a fun, occasional indulgence. Pork panko breading is easily my favorite low carb and gluten-free coating. Honestly, I might like it even better than traditional white flour breading. If your kids usually turn their noses up at green beans, try serving these fries with warm marinara or cool ranch dressing. The crispy texture paired with a tasty dip might just win over even the pickiest eaters. Nutrition information is for one serving.
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🍔 What Serve with Green Bean Fries
Green bean fries work well as a side dish with anything you’d serve potato fries with. Here are a few suggestions:
👩🏻🍳 Other Keto Fries Recipes
- Keto Eggplant Fries
- Air Fryer Jicama Fries
- Loaded Air Fryer Radishes (These are not a french fry, but they’re a great keto substitute for potatoes!)
You may also enjoy these Keto Onion Rings with Pork Rinds.
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