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Beer Battered Fried Green Beans

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By: The Chunky Chefpublished: 12/11/2017

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Ultra crispy and tender fried green beans are the perfect party appetizer that packs a bold flavor punch with a satisfying crunchy texture!


Tender green beans dipped in a homemade beer batter, then fried until crispy (yet still with a light crunchy texture), are a fantastic party appetizer or fun new spin on “fries”!  Try them with the easy wasabi mayo for a bold flavor punch, or dip them in a cool creamy ranch sauce for a more mild flavor.

Beer Battered Fried Green Beans | The perfect appetizer or snack food, these crispy green bean "fries" are tender, crispy, yet surprisingly light thanks to the beer batter!  Dipped in creamy ranch or wasabi mayo, they're a crowd-pleaser! | The Chunky Chef | #partyfood #appetizer #greenbeans #friedgreenbeans #greenbeanfries #beerbatteredA while back, TGI Friday’s used to have an appetizer on their menu that was my favorite… fried green beans!  I have no idea if it’s still on their menu or not, but now it doesn’t matter, since I can make them whenever I want!

It’s not an exact copycat, but I think it tastes even better.

Beer Battered Fried Green Beans | The perfect appetizer or snack food, these crispy green bean "fries" are tender, crispy, yet surprisingly light thanks to the beer batter!  Dipped in creamy ranch or wasabi mayo, they're a crowd-pleaser! | The Chunky Chef | #partyfood #appetizer #greenbeans #friedgreenbeans #greenbeanfries #beerbattered

My recipe uses an easy beer batter that lends to a super crispy and delicate textured green bean.  Even if you don’t like to drink beer, you don’t want to swap it out for plain water, as the carbonation in the beer is what gives the batter such great texture and crispness.

If you really need to swap the beer out, I would try a seltzer water, so it still has the carbonation.

Beer Battered Fried Green Beans | The perfect appetizer or snack food, these crispy green bean "fries" are tender, crispy, yet surprisingly light thanks to the beer batter!  Dipped in creamy ranch or wasabi mayo, they're a crowd-pleaser! | The Chunky Chef | #partyfood #appetizer #greenbeans #friedgreenbeans #greenbeanfries #beerbattered

No crispy green bean is complete without something to dip it in… and this wasabi mayo is simply amazing.  It’s creamy with a kick!

I use a wasabi paste from my grocery store, but if you can’t find that, a wasabi mustard can usually be found in most grocery stores.

If all else fails, these green beans are fantastic with a cool, creamy ranch dressing as well.

You don’t have to wait until a game day party to have these fried green beans, although they’re definitely great for that.  I like to serve these at other parties, or even as a fun side dish!

TRICKS AND TIPS FOR THESE FRIED GREEN BEANS:

  • For the best texture, use fresh green beans.  They cook as you fry them, so they’ll be tender, with a slight snap.  If you prefer a more tender green bean, you can blanch them first, but make sure you run them under cold water (to stop the cooking process), then dry them REALLY well.
  • Use a beer you like to drink.  I usually use Guinness Blonde (which I also use for my chorizo and beef sloppy joes), but any lighter bodied beer should work.
  • Make sure the green beans are dried really well, so the batter will stick to them.
  • Fry the green beans at about 375 F degrees.  No thermometer? No problem!  Try a test green bean… if it bubbles up and slowly turns golden brown, it’s ready.  Not many bubbles?  The oil isn’t hot enough.  Turns golden brown pretty quickly?  The oil is too hot.
  • Keep your crispy green beans actually crispy!  I do this with all my fried foods, and it really works.  Line a rimmed baking sheet with paper towels, then lay a wire cooling rack on top of that.  As you remove a batch of fried green beans, lay them on the wire rack.  The excess grease will drip away from the food, and onto the paper towels.  The air between the paper towels and the wire rack makes sure all sides of the food remain crispy!

Beer Battered Fried Green Beans | The perfect appetizer or snack food, these crispy green bean "fries" are tender, crispy, yet surprisingly light thanks to the beer batter!  Dipped in creamy ranch or wasabi mayo, they're a crowd-pleaser! | The Chunky Chef | #partyfood #appetizer #greenbeans #friedgreenbeans #greenbeanfries #beerbattered

You don’t have to wait until a game day party to have these fried green beans, although they’re definitely great for that.

I like to serve these at other parties, or even as a fun side dish!  You’ll love the crispy, yet light texture.

HELPFUL TOOLS:

  • Dutch Oven – my favorite tool to fry in!  Also great for soups, breads… you name it, and at an affordable price!
  • Rimmed Baking Sheet/Cooling Rack Combo – the perfect set-up for all types of frying!
  • Spider Strainer – the easiest way to transfer fried foods from the hot oil… also great for pasta and veggies!
  • Wasabi Paste – if you can’t find it in the grocery store, this is the kind I use.

Did you make this? Be sure to leave a review below and tag me @the_chunky_chef on Facebook and Instagram!

Beer Battered Fried Green Beans | The perfect appetizer or snack food, these crispy green bean "fries" are tender, crispy, yet surprisingly light thanks to the beer batter!  Dipped in creamy ranch or wasabi mayo, they're a crowd-pleaser! | The Chunky Chef | #partyfood #appetizer #greenbeans #friedgreenbeans #greenbeanfries #beerbattered

Beer Battered Fried Green Beans

4 from 6 votes
Author: The Chunky Chef
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Calories: 300
Servings: 6 - 8 servings
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Ultra crispy and tender fried green beans are the perfect party appetizer that packs a bold flavor punch with a satisfying crunchy texture!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
  • 10 oz light beer (I use Guinness Blonde)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • pinch cayenne pepper
  • peanut or canola oil for frying
  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 1 tsp wasabi paste

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mix mayo and wasabi paste until combined.  Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Heat 1-2 inches of oil in a large heavy bottomed pot (I use my dutch oven), over MED heat until it reaches 375 F degrees.
  • Line a rimmed baking sheet with paper towels and top with a cooling rack.  Set aside, close to your frying pot.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together beer, flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.  Dredge green beans in 1/2 cup flour, shaking off excess, then dip green beans in beer batter.  Let excess batter drip off, then fry in batches, a few minutes per side, until golden brown.
  • Remove green beans to prepared baking sheet.  Repeat with remaining green beans.

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Recipe originally shared on Real Housemoms (where I was a contributor) 

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  1. Bill says

    Posted on 8/18 at 9:22 am

    Delicious! Can you make a large batch and freeze? Thoughts on re-heating?

    Thanks!

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 8/18 at 8:54 pm

      Glad you enjoyed! I haven’t tested freezing this recipe, so I can’t say for certain. I would think it would be okay to freeze them once battered, then fry from frozen.

      Reply
  2. Tim C. says

    Posted on 5/20 at 10:52 am

    Oh my! This looks and sounds delicious. I will be trying this soon!

    Reply
  3. Maggie Unzueta says

    Posted on 1/17 at 5:48 pm

    I’ve never heard of this, but I know I could easily eat a dozen. YUM!

    Reply
  4. Joe Mc Neirney says

    Posted on 12/26 at 8:52 am

    They were FANTASTIC but a little to HOT with the Wasabi Paste so I used less of the Wasabi the next time I made it and it went over GREAT . JFM. P.S. I WAS NOT TO HOT FOR ME THE FIRST TIME BUT I NEEDED TO EAT THE WHOLE THING . JFM

    Reply
  5. Deb says

    Posted on 12/17 at 7:59 pm

    I’ve never had fried green beans, but these look so good and will have to give them a try!

    Reply
  6. K Ransdell says

    Posted on 12/15 at 8:49 pm

    Can you airfry these green beans?

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 12/15 at 9:46 pm

      I don’t have an air fryer, so I can’t say for certain.

      Reply
  7. Paula - bell'alimento says

    Posted on 12/14 at 1:20 pm

    Pinned! These are so happening at my next party!

    Reply
  8. Catalina says

    Posted on 12/13 at 1:08 pm

    That is the perfect appetizer for our parties! Great idea to use green beans!

    Reply
  9. Dee says

    Posted on 12/13 at 12:02 pm

    What a tasty appetizer, and I’m all over that wasabi mayo!

    Reply
  10. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says

    Posted on 12/12 at 9:32 pm

    This will be a huge it at my house! I am also loving that dip!

    Reply
  11. Michelle says

    Posted on 12/12 at 9:15 pm

    I’m definitely intrigued! This is a must try for me!

    Reply
  12. Delaney | Melanie Makes says

    Posted on 12/12 at 7:43 pm

    This is such a great appetizer!

    Reply
  13. Nutmeg Nanny says

    Posted on 12/12 at 7:38 pm

    One of my favs!! Thanks for sharing, I will definitely be making these!

    Reply
  14. Sheila says

    Posted on 12/12 at 11:13 am

    This is so good. It’s perfect for the coming holidays. This is the most brilliant way to enjoy green beans. It doesn’t taste and look like veggies.

    Reply

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