Oven-Baked Spicy Kidney Bean Fries
A quick and easy high-protein snack with a spicy kick, these kidney bean fries are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, satisfying your cravings with a healthy twist.
5 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
4
Serves
350
Calories
Macros · per serving
31g protein
52g carbs
8g fat
Ingredients
For 4 servings
- 4 cups canned kidney beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
Drain and rinse the canned kidney beans thoroughly under cold water to remove excess sodium.
- 3
Pat the kidney beans dry with paper towels to ensure they are not wet, then place them in a large bowl.
- 4
Add olive oil to the bowl and gently toss the beans to coat them evenly.
- 5
In a separate bowl, mix cornmeal, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- 6
Sprinkle the cornmeal mixture over the beans and toss until all beans are evenly coated.
- 7
Spread the coated kidney beans in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes until crispy, shaking the pan halfway through to ensure even cooking.
- 9
Remove from the oven and let cool for a couple of minutes before serving.
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