Crispy Green Bean Fries Ranch (Print View)

Green beans in seasoned crust baked until crisp, paired with creamy ranch dip for a crave-worthy vegetarian snack.

# Components:

→ Green Bean Fries

01 - 14 oz fresh green beans, trimmed
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1/4 cup milk
04 - 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
05 - 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
10 - Cooking spray or olive oil spray

→ Ranch Dip

11 - 1/2 cup sour cream
12 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
13 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
14 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
15 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
16 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
17 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
18 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
19 - Salt and pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Heat oven to 425°F, line a large baking sheet with parchment paper, and lightly coat with cooking spray.
02 - Boil a large pot of salted water. Blanch green beans for 2 minutes, then drain and transfer immediately to ice water. Pat beans dry thoroughly.
03 - Whisk eggs and milk together in a shallow bowl until evenly blended.
04 - In a separate shallow bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
05 - Dip green beans in the egg mixture in batches, then coat evenly with breadcrumb mixture. Arrange beans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Lightly mist coated green beans with cooking spray. Bake for 15–20 minutes, turning once halfway through, until golden and crisp.
07 - Combine sour cream, mayonnaise, chives, dill, parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Stir until smooth, then adjust seasoning to taste.
08 - Transfer green bean fries to a platter and serve hot with ranch dip on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses fresh green beans for a nutritious twist on fries
  • Baked not fried for less oil but loads of crunch
  • Quick to prepare and ready in about half an hour
  • The ranch dip is homemade so you control the flavor
  • Loved by both adults and kids so it disappears fast
02 -
  • High in fiber and vitamins thanks to loads of green beans
  • The breadcrumb coating bakes up super crispy in a hot oven
  • Both green beans and ranch dip can be made gluten-free with the right swaps
03 -
  • Blanching is quick but key just long enough to set color but never mushy
  • Use a fork to coat the beans for less mess and to keep your fingers crumb-free
  • Taste the ranch dip as you go sometimes a squeeze more lemon makes all the difference
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