Green Bean Fries Recipe- Toddler Finger Food

Try this kid-favorite veggie in a new way! Kids who love finger food and who love to dip will love these crispy Panko-crusted green bean fries.

We loved our green beans this way, breaded and baked. Don’t worry that the breading won’t stick to the green beans very well.  That would be too frustrating.  I tried a few different ways, but decided it wasn’t worth the extra time to stress about it.  So, here is what we did:

Step 1: Gather Ingredients

• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 egg
• 1/2 lb of green beans

Mixed the buttermilk with the egg, and soaked the green beans in the mixture for about 10 minutes in the fridge (hoping for a little extra sticking power).

Then, we arranged the green beans on a pan, lined with foil and sprayed with cooking spray (foil not necessary).

Then, we sprinkled the beans with salt and panko crumbs.

Then, place in oven at 400 degrees for about 10-15 minutes, or until panko starts to get golden brown.

Then, the most important and fun part for my kids, making Origami Fry Boxes!  ha ha.. My daughter actually sat down and made 30 of them!!  I asked her who will use all of them, and she just wanted to “save them for later”. Whatever, she loves origami!

Then, fill your fry box and start snacking!

A PS- I had a dip that I thought would be delicious, but no one liked it. So, if you have any suggestions for a green bean fry dip, hit me up and we’ll try it out!  Links and recipes welcome!

Want more french fry ideas?  Check out our Jicama Fries!

Come back Wednesday when Natalie teaches you how to preserve your green beans!