Air Fryer Green Bean Fries

Servings: 4

Total time: 25 minutes

INGREDIENTS

1 pound green beans (rinsed, trimmed)

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 ½ cups panko bread crumbs

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon garlic powder

2 teaspoons Diamond Crystal Coarse California Sea Salt (divided, plus more for serving)

1 teaspoon ground black pepper (divided)

¾ cup all-purpose flour

3 eggs (beaten)

½ cup mayonnaise

2 tablespoons red pepper hot sauce

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 clove garlic (minced)

2 tablespoons fresh thyme (for garnish)

DIRECTIONS

Preheat the air-fryer to 400°. Combine Parmesan cheese, panko, smoked paprika, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl.

Place flour and eggs into 2 separate shallow bowls. Toss green beans in flour. Dip in egg mixture followed by panko mixture.

Working in batches, place green beans in a single layer in the air-fryer. Cook for about 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until crisp and golden-brown.

Meanwhile, whisk together mayonnaise, hot sauce, lemon juice, garlic, remaining salt and pepper in a small bowl. Serve green bean fries with dipping sauce.