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What’s better than sautéed or Roasted Green Beans? Fried green beans, of course!
We can’t get enough of these “Green Bean Fries”. We first tried them at a restaurant years ago, and now we make them at home! They are especially perfect for game day appetizers or dinner parties with friends and family!
These are great on their own, but we love dipping ours in cold homemade Ranch Dressing. If you’re a fan of delicious fried appetizers, you’ll also love Fried Zucchini, Jalapeño Poppers, and Fried Mac and Cheese!
Why we think you’ll love it:
- Only 5 ingredients. It doesn’t take much to make this favorite finger food appetizer!
- Crispy. The panko breading is crispy perfection, and that is what makes this side dish so addictive.
- Ready in no time. From start to finish, this easy appetizer is on the table in under 30 minutes!
Fried Green Beans Ingredients and Substitutions
- 1 pound fresh green beans – If needed, trim the ends.
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs – We use Italian-style crumbs. Other flavor options include adding grated parmesan cheese, black pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic salt, and paprika.
- 2 cups vegetable oil – Use a cooking oil with a high smoking point. Vegetable oil, canola oil, and peanut oil are all good choices. Be sure the oil reaches about 375°F.
- optional dipping sauce. Ranch dressing, Homemade Hummus, Avocado Lime Ranch Dip, Chipotle Ranch, or Dill Vegetable Dip
How to Make Fried Green Beans
- PREP. Blanch 1 pound of fresh green beans by bringing a pot of water to a boil and cooking beans for about 2 minutes (or until bright green). Immediately add beans to an ice bath (bowl of ice water). Drain beans and pat dry with paper towels.
- Heat 2 cups of oil on medium-high heat in a large saucepan or deep fryer.
- COAT. While oil is heating, add flour to one bowl, a separated beaten egg to a separate bowl, and a cup of bread crumbs to another bowl.
- Dredge green beans in flour, transfer to egg mixture, and coat. Add to bread crumbs and make sure the entire bean is coated.
- FRY. Working in batches, fry green beans in oil until golden brown (about 4 minutes). Once fried, add to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve warm with your favorite dip.
Kristyn’s Recipe Tips
- Be sure to coat the green beans evenly in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs. Also, maintain a consistent oil temperature. If it’s too low, the breading can fall off.
- Feel free to add extra seasoning. To make spicy fried green beans, add black pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic salt, and paprika.
- We love to dip fried green beans in Ranch dressing, but Fry Sauce, Avocado Lime Ranch Dip, Chipotle Ranch, or Dill Vegetable Dip are good too.
- Instead of oil frying in a large skillet, you can use an air fryer (390°F for 5-6 minutes) or bake them in the oven (425°F for 12-15 minutes).
Fried Green Beans
Crisped to perfection and ready in under 30 minutes, crunchy fried green beans will make your appetizer dreams come true!
Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans, fresh
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 2 cups vegetable oil
Instructions
- Blanch green beans by bringing a pot of water to a boil and cooking beans for about 2 minutes (or until bright green). Immediately add beans to an ice bath (bowl of ice water). Drain beans and pat dry with paper towels.
- Heat oil on medium-high heat in a large saucepan or deep fryer.
- While oil is heating, add flour to a medium bowl, beaten egg to a separate bowl, and bread crumbs to another bowl.
- Dredge green beans in flour, transfer to egg mixture, and coat. Add to bread crumbs and make sure the entire bean is coated.
- Fry green beans in oil until golden brown (about 4 minutes). Once fried, add to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve warm with dips.
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Notes
Recipe tips.
- Be sure to coat the green beans evenly in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs. Also, maintain a consistent oil temperature. If it’s too low, the breading can fall off.
- Feel free to add extra seasoning. To make spicy fried green beans, add black pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic salt, and paprika.
- We love to dip fried green beans in Ranch dressing, but Fry Sauce, Avocado Lime Ranch Dip, Chipotle Ranch, or Dill Vegetable Dip are good too.
- Instead of oil frying in a large skillet, you can use an air fryer (390°F for 5-6 minutes) or bake them in the oven (425°F for 12-15 minutes).
Nutrition
Calories: 154kcal, Carbohydrates: 19g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 20mg, Sodium: 110mg, Potassium: 162mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 420IU, Vitamin C: 6.9mg, Calcium: 49mg, Iron: 1.7mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
How to store?
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days. Reheat in an air fryer or broil in the oven.
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This recipe was originally published August 2019.
I’ve always wanted to try this. He’d be more specific on the recipe, appreciate it.
These were sooo tasty, I put salt and pepper in the flour and used garlic herb breadcrumbs, I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out great!! Will be making them again soon. Thank you for the great recipe!!
Shame there is absolutely no seasoning! 😲
Method is sound, but this needs WAY more seasoning. I’d use two eggs, and add a full tsp. Salt, pepper, some cayenne, paprika.
So I’m about to give the recipe a try. I’ll let you know how it turns out..
Hope you enjoy!!
Can I freeze these before frying… with the batter on?
Neither the flour nor the breadcrumbs stuck to the green beans. Your pictures look like you used a wet batter, because dipping the beans in the flour, egg, and crumbs separately didn’t do the trick at all. So sad this was such a flop. 🙁
So sorry to hear the recipe didn’t turn out. Thanks for the feedback and for giving the recipe a try!
Try egg flour egg crumbs