Air Fryer Tempura-Inspired Green Beans Recipe
Crispy and flavorful Air Fryer Tempura-Inspired Green Beans, lightly coated with a crunchy panko crust and served with a tangy scallion soy dipping sauce. A perfect healthy appetizer or snack with minimal oil and maximum crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Total Time: 24 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Green Beans Coating
- 1/2 lb. green beans, trimmed
- 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 large eggs
- Olive oil cooking spray
Dipping Sauce
- 1 scallion, very thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp. water
- 1 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp. mirin
- 1 1/2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Coat the Green Beans: In a large bowl, toss the trimmed green beans with the all-purpose flour until each bean is evenly coated to help the egg and panko adhere better.
- Prepare the Breading Station: In one shallow bowl, beat the eggs until blended. In another shallow bowl, break up the panko bread crumbs into smaller pieces by hand to create a fine, textured coating that sticks well to the beans.
- Bread the Beans: Shake off any excess flour from the beans, then dip them into the beaten eggs, ensuring they are fully coated. Next, gently press the beans into the panko crumbs so the coating sticks well and forms a crunchy layer.
- Air Fry the Beans: Working in batches to avoid overcrowding, spray the air fryer basket with olive oil cooking spray. Arrange the breaded green beans in a single layer, spacing them about 1/4 inch apart, and spray the tops lightly with cooking spray. Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 7 to 9 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the crust is golden brown and the beans are tender.
- Make the Dipping Sauce: While the beans cook, whisk together the thinly sliced scallion, water, low-sodium soy sauce, mirin, and fresh lemon juice in a medium bowl until combined to create a tangy and savory sauce.
- Serve: Plate the crispy green beans and serve immediately alongside the scallion soy dipping sauce for a delicious and refreshing appetizer or snack.
Notes
- Ensure beans are spaced properly in the air fryer basket for even crisping and to prevent sogginess.
- If you don’t have mirin, you can substitute with a mixture of rice vinegar and a pinch of sugar.
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of garlic powder or paprika to the flour coating.
- Use an olive oil spray to keep the coating light and crispy without excess oil.
- This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled for larger groups.
Keywords: Air Fryer, Green Beans, Tempura, Healthy Snack, Appetizer, Panko, Crispy, Japanese-inspired
