Description
Beer Battered Fried Green Beans are the perfect appetizer, combining a light, crispy texture with bold flavors. These delectable green beans are coated in a flavorful beer batter, creating an irresistible crunch that will leave your guests wanting more. Easy to prepare in just 35 minutes, they are ideal for game nights, parties, or casual snacking. Serve them hot with your favorite dipping sauce for a delightful culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
- 10 oz light beer (like Guinness Blonde)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Pinch of 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; cover and refrigerate.
- Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pot to 375°F.
- Line a baking sheet with paper towels and place a cooling rack on top.
- In a bowl, whisk together beer, flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne.
- Dredge green beans in flour before dipping them into the beer batter.
- Fry in batches until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels and serve immediately with dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 8 fried green beans (65g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg