Golden, crispy green beans coated in savory Parmesan cheese and cooked to perfection in the air fryer. A delicious low-carb side dish that’s easy to make!
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 egg whites
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Wash and thoroughly dry the fresh green beans. Trim off the ends.
- Place egg whites in a shallow bowl and whisk until slightly frothy.
- Place grated Parmesan cheese in a separate shallow bowl.
- Dip each green bean into the egg whites, then coat with Parmesan cheese.
- Arrange green beans in a single layer in your air fryer basket. Work in batches if necessary.
- Air fry at 375°F for 8–10 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition Information
Estimated macros per serving
Based on 4 servings, without dipping sauce.
- Calories: 98
- Protein: 8.5g
- Fat: 3.5g
- Total Carbs: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Net Carbs: 5g
Nutrition is approximate and will vary depending on how much Parmesan cheese sticks to the green beans.
Paula’s Tip
Make sure your green beans are completely dry before dipping them in the egg whites. This helps the Parmesan coating stick better and gives you a crispier result!