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Fried green beans on a plate with dipping sauce.
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Fried Green Beans Recipe

The simple beer batter creates a crunchy and flavorful coating to these deep-fried green beans to make the best snack!
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, crispy fried green beans, fried green beans recipe, green bean fries, green bean recipe, green beans recipe
Servings: 6
Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

  • Dutch Oven
  • Deep Frying Thermometer
  • Baking Sheet

Ingredients

  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 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

  • In a large Dutch oven, heat 1 inch of oil to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with paper towels and set aside.
    Vegetable oil
    A black pot with a lid on top of it.
  • In a large bowl, toss the green beans with ¼ cup flour. Shake off any excess.
    1¼ cups all-purpose flour, 1 pound fresh green beans
    Green beans in a glass bowl on a white background.
  • In a separate large bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 cup flour, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper.
    2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Add in the beer and hot sauce and whisk until combined.
    1 cup beer, 1-2 tablespoons hot sauce
    A bowl of batter with a whisk in it.
  • Dredge ⅓ of the green beans in the batter. Shake off any excess and place them directly in the hot oil.
    A pan filled with fried vegetables and a measuring tool.
  • Fry the green beans in the preheated oil until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Transfer them to the paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain.
    A tray of fried carrots on a table.
  • Repeat with the remaining green beans.
  • Season with a little extra salt and serve hot.

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Notes

Storage: Store fried green beans in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 840mg | Potassium: 213mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 526IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg