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Fried Green Beans

Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Southern
Keyword fried-green-beans, fried-green-beans-recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 491kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb fresh whole green beans ends trimmed
  • 1 1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp Cajun or Creole seasoning divided use
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt (Plus 1 tablespoon salt to blanch green beans)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp granulated garlic
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • few dashes hot sauce
  • 4-6 cups vegetable oil or peanut oil for frying
  • 2-3 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese and fresh chives for garnishing
  • Ranch dressing or garlic aioli for dipping

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil with 1 tablespoon salt. Add the green beans cooking for 3-4 minutes or just until bright green. Immediately dunk green beans into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain well then pat dry with paper towels.
  • Heat oil in a Dutch oven or deep pot fitted with a frying thermometer to 350°F.
  • Set up the dredging station using shallow bowls.
    First bowl: All purpose flour whisked with 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt, black pepper, granulated garlic and onion powder.
    Second bowl: 2 eggs beaten with milk, 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few dashes of hot sauce.
    Third bowl: Italian seasoned breadcrumbs.
  • Coat green beans in seasoned flour. Dip into egg, then into seasoned crumbs, pressing crumbs firmly onto the green beans. Have nearby a sheet pan to hold the coated green beans until frying.
  • Fry in batches for 3-5 minutes or until golden. Remove using tongs or a stainless steel spider to a paper towel lined platter. Immediately season with additional Cajun seasoning to taste. Keep warm.
  • Serve immediately garnished with Parmesan cheese, chives and Ranch salad dressing, Caesar salad dressing or warm pizza sauce for dipping.

Notes

Air Fryer Crispy Fried Green Beans: 
  • Follow the recipe for blanching and coating the green beans. (Panko breadcrumbs will work well in an air fryer.)
  • Spray on all sides with an oil mister. Arrange in a single layer in the basket of an air fryer.
  • Fry in batches at 375°F for 5-7 minutes or until crispy and golden. (Check at 5 minutes and coat any dry spots with additional oil.)
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 491kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 1523mg | Potassium: 462mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1400IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 166mg | Iron: 5mg