Description
Crispy and flavorful Fried Green Beans coated in a light beer batter and deep-fried to golden perfection. This snack is easy to prepare and perfect for sharing as an appetizer or side dish with a crunchy texture and savory seasoning.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans (ends trimmed)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Batter Ingredients
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour (divided)
- 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. Line a baking sheet with paper towels and set aside for draining the fried green beans.
- Prepare the green beans: In a large bowl, toss the trimmed green beans with ¼ cup of the all-purpose flour evenly. Shake off any excess flour.
- Make the batter: In another large bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 cup flour, kosher salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and ground black pepper. Add the beer and hot sauce and whisk until the batter is smooth and combined.
- Batter and fry in batches: Dredge about one-third of the floured green beans in the beer batter, shaking off any excess batter gently. Carefully place them into the hot oil.
- Fry to golden crisp: Fry the green beans in the hot oil for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to transfer them to the paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain excess oil.
- Repeat frying: Repeat the battering and frying process with the remaining green beans in batches to maintain oil temperature.
- Serve: Lightly season the fried green beans with extra kosher salt if desired and serve hot for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- The beer batter creates a light, crunchy coating that enhances the flavor and texture of the green beans.
- Maintain the oil temperature at 375°F to ensure crispiness and prevent soggy coating.
- Shake off excess flour before battering and excess batter before frying to avoid clumping.
- Use fresh green beans trimmed at the ends for the best bite and cooking consistency.
- Step-by-step photos help visualize the process and ensure perfect results.
- Serve immediately as the coating is crispiest when fresh.
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
