Description
Crispy Baked Green Bean Fries are a delicious vegetarian snack, perfect for dipping and sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (454 g) fresh green beans, bright green, crisp, with firm snap
- 1/3 cup (80 g) hummus, spreadable, acts as binder
- 3/4 cup (75 g) panko breadcrumbs, Japanese-style preferred for extra crunch
- 1/4 cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese, freshly grated, optional for flavor enhancement
- 1/2 teaspoon (1.5 g) garlic powder, fine texture
- 1/2 teaspoon (1.5 g) paprika, optional for savory depth
Instructions
- Step 1: Start by spreading a thick, even layer of hummus on one plate to ensure every green bean can be fully coated. This layer prevents breadcrumbs from sliding off and helps with adhesion.
- Step 2: In a separate plate, combine panko breadcrumbs with grated Parmesan cheese (if using) and mix evenly so the flavors integrate well and each breadcrumb clings uniformly during coating.
- Step 3: Hold each green bean by one end. Fully run it through the hummus coating ensuring it is completely covered. Then roll the bean thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture until it is evenly coated. For better adherence, after coating, gently press the breadcrumbs onto the beans with a fork if needed.
- Step 4: Place the coated green beans in a single layer on a greased and foil-lined baking sheet, spacing them without overlapping. This arrangement allows each bean to crisp individually without steaming. Use parchment paper if adhesion to foil presents issues.
- Step 5: Bake in a preheated oven at exactly 400 degrees Fahrenheit (204 degrees Celsius) for 12 to 15 minutes. Watch closely for a golden brown color on the coating indicating readiness. If underdone at 15 minutes, continue baking up to 5 additional minutes until golden and crispy. Avoid burning.
Notes
- Room Temperature: Store green bean fries in a single layer inside an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days to maintain crispness.
- Refrigeration: Keep fries in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat before serving to restore crisp texture.
- Freezing: Wrap fries tightly in plastic wrap and place inside a freezer-safe bag. Freeze for up to 2 months. Fully thaw and reheat before serving to regain crispiness.
- Use fresh green beans that are bright green with a firm snap for best texture. Frozen beans can be used but may reduce crunchiness.
- Choose Japanese-style panko breadcrumbs; regular breadcrumbs do not provide the same crisp texture.
- If breadcrumbs fall off during baking, press them gently onto each bean after coating to improve adhesion.
- To boost flavor, sprinkle an extra teaspoon of paprika or garlic powder over the fries before baking.
- If fries seem soggy after baking, allow them to cool on the baking sheet for several minutes to let them crisp up before serving.
- Use parchment paper on the baking sheet to prevent sticking and tearing of the coating compared to foil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg