Description
Crispy fried green beans coated in a flavorful beer batter make a perfect snack or appetizer. This easy recipe features fresh green beans deep-fried to golden perfection and seasoned with a blend of spices and a hint of hot sauce for a deliciously crunchy treat.
Ingredients
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For the Green Beans and Coating
- 1 pound fresh green beans (ends trimmed)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour (divided)
For the Batter
- 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, ensuring the oil is hot enough for frying. Line a baking sheet with paper towels and set it aside to drain the fried beans.
- Prep the Green Beans: In a large bowl, toss the green beans with ¼ cup of the flour to lightly coat them. Shake off any excess flour to prevent clumping.
- Make the Batter: In a separate large bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 cup of flour, kosher salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Add the beer and hot sauce, then whisk thoroughly until you have a smooth batter.
- Batter the Green Beans: Working in batches, dredge about one-third of the floured green beans in the beer batter, shaking off any excess coating before frying.
- Fry the Green Beans: Carefully place the battered green beans into the hot oil. Fry them until golden brown and crispy, about 3 to 4 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fried beans 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, ensuring the oil temperature remains steady.
- Season and Serve: While still hot, sprinkle the fried green beans with a bit of extra salt to taste. Serve immediately as a crunchy and flavorful snack or appetizer.
Notes
- Ensure the oil temperature stays at 375°F to achieve crispy, non-greasy green beans.
- Shake off excess flour and batter to prevent clumping and sogginess.
- Use a good quality beer for a richer flavor in the batter; light lagers or pilsners work well.
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce in the batter to control the spice level.
- Serve immediately for the best texture; fried green beans tend to lose crispness if left to sit.
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
