Description
Crispy, golden fried green beans coated in a flavorful beer batter, seasoned with garlic and onion powders for a delicious snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
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Batter and Seasoning:
- 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
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound fresh green beans (ends trimmed)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
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 to drain the fried beans.
- Coat green beans with flour: In a large bowl, toss the trimmed green beans with ¼ cup of the flour, shaking off any excess flour.
- Prepare the batter: In a separate 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, then whisk until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Batter the green beans: Dredge about one-third of the floured green beans in the beer batter, coating them evenly. Shake off excess batter before frying.
- Fry the green beans: Carefully place the battered green beans into the hot oil. Fry in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3 to 4 minutes per batch. Use a slotted spoon to remove them and transfer to the prepared paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain.
- Repeat frying: Repeat the battering and frying process with the remaining green beans, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding the oil.
- Season and serve: Lightly sprinkle additional kosher salt over the fried green beans while still hot. Serve immediately for the best crispy texture.
Notes
- For an extra crispy coating, make sure to shake off excess flour before dipping green beans into the batter.
- Use a good quality beer for better flavor in the batter; lager or pale ale work well.
- Maintain the oil temperature at 375°F to ensure a crispy crust and prevent greasiness.
- If you prefer less spicy, adjust the hot sauce amount or omit it altogether.
- Drain the fried green beans well on paper towels to remove excess oil before serving.
- Step-by-step photos help visualize the technique and ensure best results.
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
