Description
Enjoy a delicious appetizer with these Crispy Fried Green Beans, a perfect P.F. Chang’s copycat recipe. Lightly battered and deep-fried to golden perfection, these green beans are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Served with a spicy sriracha mayo dip, they make a fantastic snack or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Green Beans
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed
Batter
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup club soda, cold
Seasoning and Oil
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- ¼ teaspoon coarse salt (or garlic salt)
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Dipping Sauce
- Sriracha mayo, for dipping
Instructions
- Prep the Green Beans: Wash and trim the ends of the green beans to ensure they cook evenly.
- Heat the Oil: Pour 2 cups of vegetable oil into a large saucepan or deep fryer and heat it to 375°F (190°C), the ideal temperature for deep frying.
- Make the Dry Mixture: In a medium-sized bowl, combine ⅓ cup all-purpose flour and 3 tablespoons cornstarch, whisking together until evenly mixed.
- Prepare the Wet Mixture: In a separate bowl, beat 1 large egg and then stir in ⅓ cup cold club soda to add lightness to the batter.
- Combine Batter: Add the wet mixture to the dry flour mixture and whisk until smooth and well incorporated, forming a thin batter.
- Batter the Green Beans: Dip each trimmed green bean into the batter, ensuring they are fully coated for maximum crispiness.
- Fry the Green Beans: Carefully place the battered green beans into the hot oil. Fry for 3-4 minutes or until they turn a beautiful golden color and become crispy.
- Drain Excess Oil: Remove the fried green beans with a slotted spoon and transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
- Season: Immediately sprinkle ¼ teaspoon coarse salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper evenly over the hot fried green beans for added flavor.
- Serve: Serve the crispy fried green beans hot alongside sriracha mayo or your favorite dipping sauce for a spicy kick.
Notes
- Make sure the oil is hot enough (375°F) to achieve a crispy texture and prevent greasy beans.
- Using cold club soda in the batter helps to create a light, airy coating on the green beans.
- You can substitute garlic salt for coarse salt to add extra garlic flavor.
- Use a slotted spoon for frying to safely remove the green beans while leaving excess oil behind.
- Serve immediately for the best crunchiness, as the coating may soften if left to sit.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: fried green beans, crispy green beans, P.F. Chang's copycat, appetizer, deep-fried green beans, sriracha mayo, snack
