Crispy Fried Green Beans with Sriracha Mayo
Deliciously crunchy fried green beans paired with a spicy sriracha mayo, perfect for family gatherings or movie nights.
Ingredients
For the Fried Green Beans
- 1 pound Fresh green beans Fresh green beans are essential for the best crunch.
- 1 cup Beer For batter; adds flavor and lightness.
- 1 cup Flour For the batter consistency.
- 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper To taste.
- Oil For frying (enough for 2-3 inches in pan).
For the Sriracha Mayo
- 3 tablespoons Sriracha sauce Adjust to taste for spiciness.
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Base for the dipping sauce.
Instructions
Preparation
- Wash and trim the ends of the green beans.
Batter Creation
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and pepper. Slowly whisk in the beer until smooth.
Heating Oil
- Fill a deep fryer or heavy pot with oil, about 2-3 inches deep, and heat to 350°F.
Coating
- Dip each green bean in the batter, ensuring thorough coverage.
Frying
- Carefully drop battered green beans into hot oil. Fry in small batches for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
Draining
- Use a slotted spoon to remove fried green beans and place them on a paper towel-lined plate.
Making Sriracha Mayo
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise with sriracha sauce. Adjust sriracha to taste.
Serving
- Serve the crispy green beans warm alongside sriracha mayo.
Notes
To maintain crunchiness, keep oil hot and avoid overcrowding during frying. Leftovers can be reheated in an oven.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1g
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