Bean cutlets are a delicious snack for teatime. You can use any fresh green beans of choice and mash it with potatoes. Freeze the patty and air fry anytime guests are coming home. This style of veggie fritters have minimal spices. Another great variation are zucchini fritters. Also, making such patties at home helps you avoid additives and preservatives which are commonly added to veg cutlets when made commercially.
Serve this tasty fritters with mint , spicy mango chutney or date chutney. You can also pair it with a hot sauces or tomato ketchup.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- ✅ Healthier than deep-fried cutlets
- ✅ Freezer-friendly for easy meal prep
- ✅ Crispy, golden, and packed with flavor
- ✅ Minimal spices, making it family-friendly
- ✅ 100% vegetarian, with easy vegan variations
Ingredients
(Refer to the recipe card below for exact measurements.)
- Fresh green beans (finely chopped)
- Potatoes (boiled and mashed)
- Cumin powder
- Curry powder
- Fresh ginger (grated)
- Salt, as per taste
- Oil spray (for air frying)
How to make air fryer green bean fritters(Recipe video)
Instructions
Follow these simple steps to make perfectly crispy bean cutlets in the air fryer:
- Prep the potatoes – Boil, peel, and mash them until smooth.
- Blanch the beans – Chop beans finely, blanch in boiling water for 2–3 minutes, then drain well.
3. Mix the cutlet base – In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed potatoes, beans, cumin powder, curry powder, ginger, and salt. Mix well until everything binds together.
4.Shape into patties – Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape into small round or oval patties. For extra firmness, freeze them on a tray for 3–4 hours (optional).
5. Preheat the air fryer – Set to 180°C (355°F) and preheat for 5 minutes.
6.Air fry the patties – Place the cutlets in a single layer on a baking sheet or parchment inside the air fryer basket. Spray lightly with oil.
7. Cook until crispy – Air fry for 14–15 minutes, flipping halfway and spraying more oil. Cook an extra 3–4 minutes if needed until golden brown.
8. Serve hot – Pair with chutneys, sauces, or dips of choice.
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Air fryer green bean fritters recipe
Equipment
- Air fryer
- oil spray
- Masher
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 250 g French beans chopped and blanched
- 250 g potatoes boiled and mashed
- ½ tablespoon cumin powder
- ½ tablespoon curry powder
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- Salt to taste
- Oil spray
Instructions
- Prepare the beans – Wash and chop fresh beans. Blanch them in boiling water for 2–3 minutes, then drain.
- Mash the potatoes – Boil, peel, and mash the potatoes until smooth.
- Mix ingredients – In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, blanched beans, ginger, cumin powder, curry powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Shape the patties – Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape into round or oval patties.
- Preheat the air fryer – Preheat at 180°C (355°F) for 5 minutes.
- Arrange cutlets – Place patties in a single layer in the air fryer basket lined with parchment. Spray lightly with oil.
- Air fry – Cook for 14–15 minutes at 180°C (355°F), flipping halfway and spraying more oil.
- Final crisping – Air fry for an extra 3–4 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Serve hot with chutney or sauce.
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Variations and Substitutions
- Sweet potato swap – Replace regular potatoes with sweet potatoes for a healthier twist.
- Protein boost – Add chickpea flour or red lentil flour to the mixture.
- Extra crispy – Mix in a little rice flour for a crunchier crust.
- Different beans – Use French beans, long beans, or any seasonal variety.
- No air fryer? – Shallow fry or pan-fry on medium-high heat until golden brown.
Storage
Uncooked patties – Freeze in a tray and transfer to an airtight container. Air fry directly from frozen when needed.
Cooked fritters – Store in the fridge for 2–3 days. Reheat in the air fryer for 3–4 minutes until crisp again.
Conclusion: These Air Fryer Green Bean Fritters are a delicious and healthy snack that’s easy to make, freezer-friendly, and perfect for the whole family. Whether you’re serving them for teatime, as an appetizer, or just a quick bite, they’re sure to become a favorite. Try them once, and you’ll love how simple and satisfying they are!
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