Description
Beer Battered Fried Green Beans are the ultimate appetizer that delivers a satisfying crunch and bold flavors, perfect for any gathering. With their crispy beer batter and fresh green beans, these tasty bites are hard to resist. Whether you’re hosting a party or enjoying a game night, this easy recipe will impress your guests and make your snack time unforgettable. Pair them with delicious dips like wasabi mayo or ranch for the perfect bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
- 10 oz light beer (such as 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
- Prepare the dipping sauce by mixing mayo and wasabi paste in a small bowl; refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Heat 1-2 inches of peanut or canola oil in a large pot over medium heat until it reaches 375°F.
- Set up a frying station with paper towels and a cooling rack on a rimmed baking sheet.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together light beer, flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne until smooth.
- Dredge trimmed green beans in reserved flour, shaking off excess before dipping into the batter.
- Fry battered green beans in batches for a few minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove from oil using tongs and drain on the prepared baking sheet.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 5 fried green beans (75g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg