Fried Green Beans Recipe

I finally found my new favorite appetizer in a plate of fried green beans. This light snack is coated in beer batter for that perfectly light yet crispy texture that resembles French fries. Yup, it’s basically a healthier version of French fries!

I know it’s healthy to eat a side of vegetables every day, but admittedly, I still find myself running out of ideas on how to make them more appetizing to everyone. Simply blanching or stir-frying fresh green beans is not enough so I decided to give deep-frying them a go. So let me share with you this really good fried green beans recipe. Everyone loves this green bean recipe so much so that I not only serve them as an appetizer, I also serve them as snacks during game day and movie nights! 

I recently discovered the use of beer batter in dishes, so I tried making beer battered chicken and fish for starters. I then tried it for my deep fried beans, and it worked perfectly! I noticed that compared to regular breading, using a beer batter makes the texture of fried foods more crispy and airy. I also don’t have to worry about serving it to kids because the alcohol content of the beer will evaporate eventually when cooked.

I seasoned the batter with kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to make the green beans extra flavorful. Frying beans is a breeze so I just let the oil do the work, and take them out when they’ve reached that perfect golden brown color. These crispy green beans are already sensational as they are, but I personally prefer serving it with a side of ranch dressing for the perfect appetizer.