Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 500 g (1 lb) green beans (topped and tailed)
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil (in a spray bottle)
For the Corn Starch Slurry:
- 3 tablespoon corn starch
- 125 ml water
- 1 teaspoon oregano (or parsley)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
For the Panko Crust:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 65 g (1 cup) panko breadcrumbs
- ½ teaspoon mild chilli powder (or chili flakes)
- 3 teaspoon nutritional yeast (add more if you like it cheesier!)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by washing and trimming your green beans. Remove both ends and cut any extra-long beans in half to ensure even cooking.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth. Add the oregano (or parsley), garlic powder, and hot sauce if using. Mix well until you have a smooth slurry.
- In a separate shallow dish, combine the panko breadcrumbs, olive oil, chilli powder, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper. Mix everything together until the breadcrumbs are evenly coated with the oil and seasonings.
- Dip each green bean into the cornstarch slurry, making sure it’s completely coated. Let any excess drip off.
- Roll the wet green bean in the seasoned panko mixture, pressing gently to help the coating stick. Place the coated beans on a plate and repeat with all remaining beans.
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F for about 3 minutes.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
- Place the coated green beans in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Don’t overcrowd them – you may need to cook in batches.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, shaking the basket gently halfway through cooking time.
- Check for doneness – they should be golden brown and crispy. If needed, cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from the air fryer and serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
- Choose fresh, firm green beans for the best texture and flavor
- Make sure your green beans are completely dry before coating them
- Don’t skip the cornstarch slurry – it helps the panko coating stick better
- Work in small batches to avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket
- Shake the basket gently during cooking to ensure even browning
- Let the coated green beans rest for 5 minutes before air frying for better adhesion
- Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of your green beans
- Spray the basket lightly with oil to prevent sticking
- Serve immediately for maximum crispiness
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg