Wash the green and yellow beans, but don’t dry them. If they are somewhat damp the flour will stick to them better.
1 pound green and yellow beans
Get three shallow bowls. Place the flour in one and the beaten eggs in another. Finally, combine the panko breadcrumbs and grated parmesan in a third bowl, along with the salt and pepper. Stir to mix it all together.
1/4 cup flour, 2 eggs, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, 1 cup panko bread crumbs, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Pick up a bean and dip it the flour. Then dip it into the bowl of eggs, and finally dip in the panko breading mix. Put the breaded green beans on a cutting board.
Repeat with the rest of the string beans.
Preheat the air fryer at 380 degrees F for 3 minutes. Then put the beans in a single layer in the air fryer basket. You will have to make this recipe in 2-3 batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
Air fry at 380 ˚F for 10 minutes. Half way through pull out the basket and flip the beans or shake it.
Serve right away with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Tips
The air fried green beans will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 days. They don't freeze well.
To reheat the leftover fried beans place them in the air fryer and cook at 350 ˚F for 3 minutes.
When dipping the beans use just one hand for the dipping so you have one wet hand and one dry hand. It will be less messy that way!
If you want to make your green bean fries extra crispy you can spray the beans with cooking spray before air frying them. I don't think it is necessary, but oil will make them crispier. Use a spray bottle of olive oil, not a commercial cooking spray.
To Bake in the Oven
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and put the breaded beans on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper. Spray the beans with a little bit of cooking oil.