Description
Crispy and flavorful fried green beans battered in a light beer batter, perfect as a tasty snack or appetizer. These deep-fried green beans are coated in a crunchy seasoned batter and cooked to golden perfection for a delightful bite.
Ingredients
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For Frying
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
For Batter and Beans
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour (divided)
- 1 pound fresh green beans (ends trimmed)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup beer
- 1-2 tablespoons hot sauce
Instructions
- Heat the oil: In a large Dutch oven, heat 1 inch of vegetable oil to 375°F to prepare for frying the green beans. Line a baking sheet with paper towels and set aside for draining the fried beans.
- Coat green beans with flour: In a large bowl, toss the trimmed fresh green beans with ¼ cup of the all-purpose flour to lightly coat them, then shake off any excess flour.
- Prepare the batter: In a separate large bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 cup of flour, kosher salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and ground black pepper. Add the beer and hot sauce, whisking until the batter is smooth and combined.
- Batter the green beans: Take about one-third of the green beans at a time and dredge them into the beer batter, ensuring they are well coated. Shake off excess batter before frying.
- Fry the green beans: Carefully place the battered green beans directly into the hot oil. Fry for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the beans to the prepared paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain excess oil.
- Repeat frying: Repeat the battering and frying process with the remaining green beans in batches until all are cooked.
- Season and serve: While still hot, season the fried green beans with a little extra kosher salt and serve immediately for the best crispness.
Notes
- The beer batter creates a light, crispy coating that complements the tender green beans perfectly.
- Use a thermometer to maintain the oil temperature at 375°F for optimal frying results.
- Shake off excess batter to avoid clumps and ensure even frying.
- Serve fried green beans immediately for maximum crispness; they lose their crunch if they sit too long.
- Can be accompanied by your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch or spicy aioli.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 219 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 840 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
