These luscious looking cheesy, garlicky crispy baked green bean fries are delicious, and full of flavor! You can make them in your oven or air fryer! These green bean fries are Low Carb, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Keto and 'Lick -Your- Fingers' Good!
Oven Fried Green Beans Recipe
What is a super simple way to get my kids to eat vegetables? CHEESE! If you've followed me long enough you know I'm all about that cheese!
From Bacon Cheeseburger Cauliflower Casserole, to Cheesy Cauli Tots, Cheesy Zucchini Bites, to Cheesy Antipasto Stuffed Chicken, it's always going to win my family members over with cheese in it!
These wouldn't be their typical choice for dinner, after all, they are children and would prefer french fries! But I had to try. I even told them they were a new kind of french fry!
They didn't buy that, but they did all enjoy this simple recipe of oven fried green beans and my youngest even asked for seconds. So to me that's winning, especially with picky eaters!
Crispy Green Bean Fries ?
I can't tell you they crisp up just like a french fry because obviously they have no flour and are baked, not fried, but they are finger food material and it works for us as a simple and delicious side dish for dinner.
This recipe is adapted from my Oven Fried Parmesan Broccoli & Cauliflower florets which my kids love, even the cauliflower!
I figure you can serve most any veggie with some cheese and it might win my kids over, maybe yours too!
Easy, simple, serving up a healthy veggie in minutes.........my kind of simple side dish, hopefully yours too!
If you're looking for more green bean sides dishes, Check out these Roasted Green Beans with Parmesan and Basil, or these Bacon Green Bean Bundles, or even these Green Beans with Brown Butter, Crispy Shallots and Hazelnuts!
More Easy Recipes
You might also like my Zucchini Fries which is another favorite vegetable which makes an easy side dish!
Buffalo Air Fryer Cauliflower Bites
Favorite Dipping Sauce Options
It's always fun to enjoy a healthy snack like fresh beans but my kids like it even better when they have some dipping sauces.
Creamy Herb Dressing (Keto, Sugar Free, Low Carb)
This recipe was first posted in November of 2014 and I added a video to it and brought it out of the archives for all of you who may have never seen this awesome recipe! Hope you enjoy these as much as we do!
What to Serve with Crispy Green Beans
Can you make them in the air fryer?
Yes, you can make fried green beans in the air fryer!
Just set the air fryer to 400°F. Then, place the green beans in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook the green beans for about 5 minutes, flip them over and cook for another 3-5 minutes.
How do you store fried green beans?
If you have leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days, but for best results, eat them the same day you make them.
If you're a green bean lover, I've got a perfect healthy side dish for your Thanksgiving table, Creamy Green Bean Casserole!
Oven-Fried Green Beans
Oven Fried Garlic Parmesan Green Beans
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 egg beaten
- ½ teaspoon salt or garlic salt
- 12 ounces fresh green beans
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- optional: cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes, lemon zest, black pepper
Instructions
Oven Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- In a small bowl whisk the oil, garlic, egg and salt together.
- Toss the egg mixture on the green beans and coat well.
- Sprinkle in Parmesan on the green beans and toss gently.
- Place evenly on a greased large baking sheet pan.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- To crisp, heat a couple of minutes under broiler.
Air Fry Option
- For air frying, cook at 400°F for 5 minutes then flip the green beans and cook another 3-5 minutes more.
Notes
Nutrition
About Brenda
Brenda Bennett is a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, certified Sugar Detox Coach, certified Keto Coach and certified Life Coach. She has been Sugar Free & Refined carb free for 17 years and has written 2 cookbooks, Sugar-Free Mom, and Naturally Keto and her 3rd book The 30-Day Sugar Elimination Diet, is a four part program to help you detox from sugar, eliminate cravings, balance blood sugar and lose weight all while eating a delicious, nutrient dense whole foods. Meal plan offers two tracks to follow, low carb or keto. She is the founder of the Sugar Free Fresh Start course and Sugar Free Tribe weight loss membership. Learn more.
Andrea
Love this recipe it was easy and tasted great, it will be a regular from now on. Thank you for the inspiration to cook healthier
Liz
Tried these tonight. Tasted great but didn't look like picture, maybe because I halved the recipe? Will use these for my crab feed.
Annette
Thank you so much for sharing this recipe. Green beans are so etching we do not eat a lot of because I don't like the taste of canned food. However, once I saw this I couldn't wait to get some fresh beans on my next grocery run. Made tis up with grilled thick pork chops. My husband and I both loved them. Thanks again.
Brenda
So glad you liked it!
Shari
Did you take the beans out of the egg/olive oil mixture?
Karen J
This ssounds great. I'm going to try it tomorrow night!
ArpilT
Oh my god, such an awesome snack. 🙂 I've already tried out yesterday, and it became one of my all time favorites. Thanks!
Karen Epstein
How do the fresh green beans cook so fast? I thought fresh beans take a long time.
Librarian Kat
I just made these and they were delicious! Thanks! I made the mistake of placing foil on my pan for easy clean up and almost all of the crunchy cheesy goodness stuck to the foil. Next time I won't do that 🙂
Sharon
Thanks for sharing that, I was thinking about using foil!!
Theresa
Did you use whole beans or did you split them in half?
Brenda
Whole
Rachel
These look yummy and easy!!
Rebecca Daniels
I am so excited right now! We are giving up potatoes... and I have been stressing about what to serve along side cheeseburgers instead of French fries. My son does not like butternut squash (weird kid) and that's the only other thing I could think of. We eat a lot of broccoli and cauliflower already. This seems fast too! Faster than fries! Thank you for sharing!
Sarah Walker Caron (Sarah's Cucina Bella)
I LOVE roasting green beans and these look incredible with that delectable coating. YUM!
Lauren@HealthyDelicious
I love garlicky green beans - I think they'r my favorite vegetable. I never thought to bake them though. Will have to give this a try!
Kim+Beaulieu
Oh man, this is amazing. I could eat these all the live long day.
Angie+|+Big+Bear's+Wife
<3 these totally make my heart skip a beat! I need to make them soon! I made something like this a few years ago but I can't wait to try your version! I bet it's even better!
Aly ~ Cooking In Stilettos
I love this preparation - roasted veggies are a fave - with Parmesan and garlic - even better!
Kim+(Feed+Me,+Seymour)
We eat a LOT of green beans in our house. A lot. And yet I've never tried them like this. Definitely making this soon!
Angie
I firmly believe that any veggie is significantly improved by roasting. However, I have never tried roasting green beans before. I will have to give this a shot!
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes
I love this veggie dish!! This would be a great side for any meal.
Melanie
My kids love these. I've had them at restaurants but not at home. Time to change that!
Nutmeg+Nanny
Green beans and cheese!? Sign me up 🙂
foodwanderings
I love this oven fried green bean. Green beans used to be out go to veggie for years. My son loves them. Bookmarking this recipe.
Ginny+McMeans
I just love green beans as a side dish. Thank you so much!
Cookin+Canuck
This is such a fun idea, and I know these would be gobbled up in an instant!
claire+@+the+realistic+nutritionist
Oh my gosh don't these look divine!
Heather / girlichef
These sound fantastic. Green beans are something that our family can agree on. Pinned!
Skm
Wouldn't make again. Parmesan did not stick to beans, melted and stuck to pan. Maybe if you sprinkled cheese after they baked and just before serving. Rated fIr at best.
KAssie
Same for me! And the egg sort of scrambled in the oven too. They weren't that great
bgold
use a silpat silicone pan liner or parchment. i stirred around a little to evenly distribute eggy cheese. after broiling just break up crispy bits & distribute. Super delicious!
Vilma
I made it today, they taste delicious