Crispy Fried Green Beans

5 from 1 vote

Make veggies the star of your next meal with these crispy fried green beans! Fresh green beans coated in flavor-packed seasonings and tangy buttermilk are fried to golden-brown perfection. Serve them as an appetizer, side dish, or snack with your favorite dipping sauce.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 8

Total Time 18

Servings

Calories 395kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

1 pound (450g) green beans, ends trimmed
water for blanching
2 teaspoons salt, divided in half
1 cup flour
1 cup bread crumbs
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon white or black pepper
½ cup buttermilk
1 egg
oil for frying

Instructions

Bring a pot of water to a boil, add 1 teaspoon of salt, then add your green beans.
Blanch them for 2 minutes and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water.
Drain green beans and pat them dry with paper towels. Make sure they're well-dried before proceeding.
In a small shallow bowl, mix the buttermilk and egg until well combined and set aside.
In another bowl, mix the bread crumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, pepper, and salt until well combined.
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan (3 inches deep) to 350℉ (175℃).
Get your breading station ready. Pour the flour into one bowl, set the beaten egg and buttermilk next to it, and your seasoned bread crumbs in third place.
Coat green beans with flour, transfer them to the beaten egg and buttermilk mixture, and coat evenly. Then, coat in the seasoned breadcrumbs.
If you want a thicker coating, double-coat the green beans by dipping them again in buttermilk, followed by more seasoned breadcrumbs.
Fry the breaded green beans in batches in hot oil until golden brown, 2-4 minutes.
Transfer fried green beans to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain.
Serve immediately with ranch dressing or your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

Keep an eye on the oil temperature when frying. It should be 375℉ (190℃) to ensure the beans reach golden-brown goodness without burning!
Dry the beans after blanching so the breading sticks and crisps when fried.
After dredging the beans, shake off the excess batter and breadcrumbs for an even coating for frying.
To air-fry green beans crispy, place them after breading in a single layer in the basket and fry at 375℉ (190℃) for about 5 minutes or until golden brown. Enjoy!
This recipe works with asparagus spears, red pepper strips, or small broccoli florets for a new dish every time you make it!
Feel free to throw some sesame seeds in the batter for a tantalizing nutty crunch. Italian seasoning provides herby, piney notes. And a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese over the hot beans gives a rich finishing touch.
Please remember that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.

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