Description
Fried Green Beans are one of those easy recipe ideas that instantly make the table feel more fun. They turn fresh green beans into a crispy, golden appetizer or side dish with a crunchy parmesan coating and tender center. This is the kind of quick snack, party food, game day bite, or simple side that works for lunch ideas, dinner ideas, and casual entertaining. If you love restaurant-style starters, easy appetizer recipes, crispy vegetables, and comfort food with plenty of texture, this homemade version is a delicious one to keep on repeat.
Ingredients
1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp paprika
vegetable oil, for frying
1/2 cup ranch dressing or garlic aioli, for serving
Instructions
1. Wash the green beans, trim the ends, and pat them very dry with paper towels.
2. Place the flour in one shallow bowl. Beat the eggs in a second bowl. In a third bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
3. Dip each green bean into the flour, then into the eggs, then coat it in the breadcrumb mixture. Press lightly so the coating sticks well.
4. Heat 2 to 3 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or saucepan to 350°F.
5. Fry the green beans in small batches for 2 to 3 minutes, turning as needed, until golden brown and crisp.
6. Transfer the fried green beans to a paper towel-lined plate or a wire rack.
7. Serve immediately with ranch dressing or garlic aioli.
Notes
For the crispiest coating, make sure the green beans are completely dry before breading them.
Fry in small batches so the oil temperature stays steady and the coating gets evenly golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 96mg
Keywords: fried green beans, crispy green beans, easy appetizer, side dish, party food, game day snack, quick appetizer, comfort food