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A platter of crispy breaded fried green beans with Parmesan and a bowl of ranch

Southern Fried Green Beans

Whole fresh green beans blanched, coated in seasoned flour, egg and Italian breadcrumbs, and fried until golden and crisp. Serve with ranch.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 372 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound fresh green beans whole, ends trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon salt for the blanching water
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun or Creole seasoning divided between the flour and egg mixtures
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt divided between the flour and egg mixtures
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • a few dashes hot sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 4–6 cups vegetable oil or peanut oil for frying
  • 2–3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese grated, for garnish
  • fresh chives for garnish
  • Ranch dressing or garlic aioli for dipping

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil with 1 tablespoon salt. Cook the green beans for 3–4 minutes, just until bright green. Immediately transfer them to ice water, then drain well and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Heat the frying oil in a Dutch oven or deep pot fitted with a frying thermometer to 350°F.
  • In the first shallow bowl, whisk the flour with 1 teaspoon Cajun or Creole seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt, the black pepper, granulated garlic and onion powder. In the second, beat the eggs with the milk, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon seasoning, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few dashes of hot sauce. Put the breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
  • Coat the beans in seasoned flour, dip them in the egg mixture, then press the seasoned breadcrumbs onto them. Set the coated beans on a sheet pan until ready to fry.
  • Fry in batches for 3–5 minutes, until golden. Transfer with tongs or a stainless steel spider to a paper-towel-lined platter. Season with additional Cajun or Creole seasoning to taste. Serve immediately with the Parmesan, chives and ranch dressing or garlic aioli.

Notes

The nutrition figures do not include the frying oil, the blanching salt or the dipping sauce. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 372kcalCarbohydrates: 63.3gProtein: 15.3gFat: 6.4gSodium: 1456mgFiber: 6.2gSugar: 7.5g
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