Description
Crispy and flavorful fried green beans coated in a crunchy beer batter, perfect as a delicious snack or appetizer. This easy recipe uses a simple combination of flour, spices, and beer to create a light, golden coating that fries up quickly to perfection.
Ingredients
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For Frying
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Main Ingredients
- 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, ensuring the oil reaches the proper frying temperature for a crispy finish. Line a baking sheet with paper towels and set aside to drain the fried green beans.
- Coat green beans with flour: Place the trimmed green beans in a large bowl and toss them with ¼ cup of the flour. This initial coating helps the batter stick better. Shake off any excess flour before dipping in batter.
- Prepare the batter: In a separate large bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 cup flour, kosher salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Add the beer and hot sauce, then whisk until smooth and well combined.
- Batter and fry green beans: Dredge about ⅓ of the green beans in the prepared beer batter, shaking off any excess. Carefully place them into the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy, approximately 3 to 4 minutes per batch.
- Drain and season: Remove fried green beans with a slotted spoon and transfer to the paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain excess oil. Repeat the frying process with the remaining green beans in batches.
- Serve: Season the fried green beans with a little extra kosher salt while still hot and serve immediately for the best crispy texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use fresh green beans trimmed at the ends for the best texture and taste.
- The beer batter creates a light and crunchy coating that enhances the green beans' flavor.
- Adjust the hot sauce quantity to your preferred level of spiciness.
- Ensure the oil stays at 375°F for even frying and to avoid sogginess.
- Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil for a crisp finish.
- Step-by-step photos can help visualize each stage of the recipe.
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
