You will love this easy Fried Green Beans Recipe. Simple Ingredients come together for the tastiest green beans.
Fried green beans make the perfect appetizer recipe. Take your fresh green beans to the next level by frying them with a crispy texture. These crispy fried green beans are perfect served for a game day party or a holiday gathering.
If you are looking for more appetizer recipes, these Fried Onions Rings, Fried Zucchini, Bloomin Onion or Fried Mac and Cheese Balls Recipe is always a crowd favorite.
Why This Recipe Works:
Green bean fries are loaded with flavor and seasoned with simple spices. I love the crispy texture and even better dipping into a homemade ranch dressing or this Chick-Fil-A Sauce.
You will love how the fried fresh green beans taste with the delicious breading that coats them. Make sure to check out Parmesan Roasted Green Beans for an easy side dish.
Ingredients:
- Fresh Green Beans
- All Purpose Flour
- Large Eggs
- Milk
- Panko Bread Crumbs
- Salt
- Paprika
- Vegetable Oil For Frying
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Variations Ideas:
- Oil – When frying these breaded green beans, you want to use a high smoke point oil. You can cook the green beans in peanut oil, canola oil, olive oil, or avocado oil.
- Seasoning – To change the flavor of the green beans feel free to use different seasoning. Add in garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper and cloves garlic.
How to Make Fried Green Beans
Follow my easy instructions to learn how to make your own fried green beans.
- Step 1 – Rinse the green beans thoroughly and remove any stems from the green beans. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
Step 2 – You will need 3 small bowls. Place flour in one bowl, eggs and milk in a second bowl (beat them together) and then the Panko crumbs, salt and paprika in a third bowl.
Step 3 – Dredge the green beans in the egg mixture, then coat the green beans in the flour. Then dip them back into the egg mixture and then in the bread crumb mixture. Place on a separate plate until ready to fry. Continue to do this until all of the green beans have been coated.
Step 4 – Add oil to a small saucepan. Place the coated green beans in the oil and fry on each side until they are golden brown. I cooked mine for approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
Step 5 – Then transfer the fried green beans to a plate lined with a paper towel. Allow them to cool (they will be hot). You can top them with salt to keep them crisp at this time. Then serve with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Green Beans – For best results, we recommend using fresh string beans for this recipe.
- Deep Frying Green Beans – You may have to work in batches when frying the green beans. It will depend on the size of your pot.
- Hot Oil – Before frying the green beans, make sure the oil is hot. It is best fry the green beans over medium-high heat.
Serving Suggestions
Fried green beans are a great side dish or appetizer. They are even better served with your favorite dipping sauce. These are some of our suggestions.
Other Cooking Methods
These fried green beans can also be cooked in the oven or the air fryer.
- Oven – Feel free to bake these breaded green beans in the oven on a baking sheet. Bake the green beans in a single layer in oven preheated to 425 degrees. Bake for about 15 minutes.
- Air Fryer – Place breaded green beans in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry at 390 degrees for about 5 minutes. You may need to flip of both sides do not get crispy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
The green beans are best served immediately. If you do have leftovers, you can reheat in the air fryer for a few minutes to make them crispy again.
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Fried Green Beans
Ingredients
- 1 pound Fresh Green Beans
- 1 cup All Purpose Flour
- 1 Large Eggs
- ½ cup Milk
- 1 cup Panko Bread Crumbs
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Paprika
- Vegetable Oil For Frying
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Instructions
- Rinse the green beans, trim the ends, and pat them dry with paper towels.
- Set up a breading station with 3 shallow bowls:Bowl 1: FlourBowl 2: Whisk together the eggs and milk.Bowl 3: Combine the panko breadcrumbs, salt, and paprika.
- Coat each green bean in the egg mixture, then the flour. Dip it back into the egg mixture, then coat evenly with the breadcrumb mixture. Place on a plate and repeat until all the green beans are breaded.
- Pour about 2 inches of vegetable oil into a heavy saucepan or deep skillet. Heat the oil to 375°F.
- Working in batches, carefully add the green beans to the hot oil. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer the fried green beans to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Sprinkle with a little extra salt, if desired.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
