Description
Beer Battered Fried Green Beans are an extraordinary appetizer that combines a light and crispy beer batter with the fresh crunch of green beans. These tasty bites deliver bold flavors, making them a standout choice for any gathering, whether it’s game day or a casual get-together. Quick to prepare and incredibly versatile, you can serve them with an array of dipping sauces, from zesty aioli to classic ranch. With just a handful of ingredients and simple instructions, you’ll have a crowd-pleasing snack that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
- 10 oz light beer (e.g., 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
Instructions
- Mix mayo and wasabi paste in a small bowl; refrigerate.
- Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pot to 375°F.
- Set up a cooling rack on a rimmed baking sheet.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together beer, flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne.
- Dredge green beans in flour, then dip into the beer batter.
- Fry in batches until golden brown on both sides.
- Drain on the cooling rack and serve hot with your dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 fried green beans (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg