Green Bean Fries have become a popular appetizer item at many restaurants. I think that I could go to town on those things and fill up before the main course even comes to the table. I decided to give a go at making these crispy little string beans a bit healthier at home. To do so, I’m using the oven, instead of a deep fryer. Coating them in crushed up crackers and giving them a light spray of oil before popping them into the oven does the trick and provides such a great, crispy texture, you won’t want to turn back to the original version!

I paired mine with a trio of dipping sauces – Honey Mustard, Greek Goddess, and Sriracha Cream. If you’ve got kiddos at home, they’re going to love eating their vegetables this way. Kids love to dip!

Fried Green Bean Sauce Ideas:

• Honey Mustard Sauce: 1 Tablespoon Honey, 2 Tablespoons Dijon Mustard
• Green Goddess Dressing: Get the recipe here!
• Sriracha Cream Sauce: 1 Tablespoon Sriracha, 2 Tablespoons Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt

Green Bean Fries Recipe

Green Bean Fries with a Trio of Dipping Sauces

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: green bean fries

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 123 kcal

Author: Erin

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Ingredients

• ¾ cup Ritz crackers crushed
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• olive oil spray
• 2 eggs beaten
• 1 pound fresh green beans washed and trimmed

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2. Combine the cracker crumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and pepper in a medium bowl.
3. Lightly spray a baking sheet with olive oil spray.
4. Dip the green beans in the egg, then in the crumb mixture to coat.
5. Place on the baking sheet in a single layer.
6. When all green beans are coated, spray them lightly with the olive oil spray and place the baking sheet in the oven.
7. Bake for 10 minutes, then flip them and bake for another 2-5 minutes until crispy. If needed, turn on the broiler for a minute or two to get them really crispy.

Nutrition Facts

Green Bean Fries with a Trio of Dipping Sauces

Amount Per Serving

Calories 123 Calories from Fat 36

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 4g 6%

Saturated Fat 1g 5%

Cholesterol 81mg 27%

Sodium 137mg 6%

Potassium 283mg 8%

Total Carbohydrates 15g 5%

Dietary Fiber 3g 12%

Sugars 4g

Protein 5g 10%

Vitamin A 19.3%

Vitamin C 16.8%

Calcium 7.2%

Iron 11.4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Looking for more side dish recipes? Be sure to try these too:

Farro Salad with Basil Lemon Tahini Dressing

Instant Pot Baked Potatoes (with Crispy Skins) 

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Reduction & Cranberries

Roasted Broccoli with Garlic & Basil Tahini Sauce

Air Fryer Zucchini Fries