Description
This Fried Green Beans recipe features fresh green beans coated in a crispy beer batter and deep-fried to golden perfection. The flavorful batter, enhanced with garlic, onion powder, and hot sauce, creates a crunchy exterior that makes for an irresistible snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Green Beans
- 1 pound fresh green beans (ends trimmed)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1-2 tablespoons hot sauce
For the Batter
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour (divided: ¼ cup + 1 cup)
- 1 cup beer
Instructions
- Heat the Oil. In a large Dutch oven, heat 1 inch of vegetable oil to 375°F to prepare for frying. Line a baking sheet with paper towels and set it aside for draining the fried green beans.
- Toss Green Beans in Flour. In a large bowl, toss the fresh green beans with ¼ cup of the all-purpose flour, then shake off any excess flour to help the batter adhere better.
- 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 and whisk until the batter is smooth and fully combined.
- Dredge the Green Beans. Working in batches, dip about one-third of the green beans into the prepared beer batter, allowing excess batter to drip off.
- Fry the Green Beans. Carefully place the battered green beans into the hot oil and fry them until they are golden brown and crispy, about 3 to 4 minutes per batch. Use a slotted spoon to transfer them to the paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain excess oil.
- Repeat and Season. Repeat the dredging and frying process with the remaining green beans. After frying, lightly season the green beans with a little extra kosher salt while still hot, then serve immediately for the best crunch and flavor.
Notes
- The beer batter provides a light and crunchy coating, giving the green beans an irresistible texture and flavor.
- Make sure the oil temperature stays consistent at 375°F for optimal frying results.
- Use a slotted spoon or frying basket to safely remove green beans and drain excess oil.
- If preferred, substitute the beer with a sparkling water for a non-alcoholic version, but the flavor and texture might differ slightly.
- Serve immediately after frying for the best crispiness and taste.
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
