Peggy's fried green beans are a delicious and easy Southern side dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or as a snack. The key to making the best Peggy's fried green beans is to use fresh, young green beans and to cook them in a hot skillet with plenty of oil. The beans should be cooked until they are tender and crispy, and they should be seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Peggy's fried green beans can be served with a variety of dipping sauces, such as ranch dressing, ketchup, or honey mustard.
Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!
DEEP FRIED GREEN BEANS
Fresh green beans blanched, then deep-fried to a golden crispness that nobody could resist. Best served with ranch dressing.
Provided by Tonya1982
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Beans and Peas
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring a pot of water to a boil; cook beans in boiling water until bright green, about 2 minutes. Immediately transfer green beans to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and dry beans with paper towels.
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Pour flour into a bowl. Whisk egg in a separate bowl. Pour bread crumbs into a third bowl.
- Coat green beans with flour; transfer to beaten egg and coat evenly. Press coated green beans into bread crumbs.
- Fry breaded green beans, working in batches, in the hot oil until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer fried beans to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.1 calories, Carbohydrate 40.7 g, Cholesterol 46.8 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 552.3 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
FRIED GREEN BEANS
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oil to 375 degrees F.
- Whisk the beer, flour, salt and pepper until smooth.
- Dip green beans into batter to coat, letting excess drip off. Fry in the peanut oil in batches, until they are golden and crisp. Remove from oil with a spider strainer to a paper towel lined sheet tray. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
GREEN BEAN "FRIES"
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories side-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat for 3 minutes. Add the oil and heat another minute.
- Scatter the beans evenly in the pan and sprinkle with the salt (see Cook's Note). Allow the beans to cook undisturbed until browned, blistered and beginning to split on the first side, about 3 minutes. Using tongs or a slotted spatula, flip the beans and continue to cook another 2 minutes. Flip one more time and cook until all the beans have a good amount of golden brown, an additional minute. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Serve with your favorite dip or simply with a squeeze of lemon.
FRIED GREEN BEANS
Light and crunchy, pan-fried green beans with lemon, garlic salt and pepper. Fresh and fast!
Provided by Kris Swiggum
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil, butter and lemon juice in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the green beans, lemon zest, garlic salt and pepper. Cook and stir for about 10 minutes, or until beans are tender, but still a little crunchy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.1 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 106.3 mg, Sugar 1 g
DEEP-FRIED GREEN BEANS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 28m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Toss 1 pound leftover cooked or raw green beans with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper and 1 cup buttermilk; soak for 15 minutes. Season 1 cup cornmeal with salt and cayenne. Dredge the green beans in the cornmeal, then deep-fry in 2 inches of 375 vegetable oil until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
PAN FRIED GREEN BEANS
These green beans were the side dish my grandmother served most often because we all love them. They are done but not mushy like canned beans.
Provided by Shearyah Hawkins
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 30m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a stainless steel pot over medium-high heat, combine green beans, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Cook, covered, until the beans begin to sweat. Remove lid and stir occasionally until beans are tender.
- When the beans and spices have begun to 'burn' on the bottom of the pan, which will lend a grilled flavor, stir in the olive oil and turn off heat. Cover, and let stand a few minutes. Scrape the bottom of the pan to incorporate the 'burnt' spices. Beans should have a dark, caramel color, but not black.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 113.8 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 8.3 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
DAD'S PAN-FRIED GREEN BEANS
Once upon a time, Dad received a similar recipe with a bundle of fresh green beans. He made the recipe once and then lost the card. After many attempts to recreate that flavor, he declares that this, his own recipe, is even better!
Provided by Pam Buffel
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place the green beans in a large saucepan or pot with one inch of water. You may place them in a steamer insert if you have one. Bring to a boil, cover and cook for 5 minutes, they should still be firm and bright green.
- In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, balsamic vinegar and sugar; set aside.
- Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until starting to brown. Add the green beans and stir to coat with the oil. Stir in the soy sauce mixture and simmer for a couple of minutes uncovered to reduce the sauce. Transfer the beans to a serving dish and pour the sauce over them.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 73.5 calories, Carbohydrate 7.5 g, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 270.9 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
P F CHANG'S CRISPY GREEN BEANS
This is a copycat recipe for P F Chang's Crispy Green Beans (Tempura-battered with our signature spicy dipping sauce).
Provided by Member 610488
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oil to 375 degrees F. In a medium bowl, combine batter ingredients.
- Using a fork, dip green beans into batter to coat, letting excess drip off. Fry in the oil in batches, until they are golden and crisp. Remove from oil to a paper towel lined sheet tray. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Combine sauce ingredients in blender. Serve with fried green beans.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 832.5, Fat 40.5, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 30.6, Sodium 3192.8, Carbohydrate 101.6, Fiber 9.3, Sugar 16.3, Protein 13.5
P F CHANG'S SPICY GREEN BEANS
This is a copycat recipe for P F Chang's Spicy Green Beans (Fresh-cut and stir-fried with fiery red chili sauce, fresh garlic and Sichuan preserves).
Provided by Member 610488
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Break green beans into 1 1/2 inch long pieces with hands. Rinse and drain thoroughly. Combine sauce ingredients and set aside.
- Slice green onions into strips to match beans. Chop garlic. Heat wok to medium high heat with oil.
- When the oil is hot, stir in red chili pepper, garlic, and green onions. Stir fry briefly until aromatic (1-2 minutes).
- Throw in the green beans and stir fry constantly until color turns dark green and they are about 60 percent cooked. Mix in sauce ingredients into wok. Combine sauce and green bean mixture.
- Cover and cook at high heat for 1-2 minutes. After the green beans are cooked through, season the dish with salt and pepper. Serve hot with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.8, Fat 14.3, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 1034.9, Carbohydrate 22.2, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 10.5, Protein 6.8
MY MOM'S FRIED GREEN BEANS
My mom and dad went to eat and a steak house in Dallas and this was their appetizer. So my mom surfed the net and came up with this one. My picky 3 old loves them.
Provided by bonjovi4ever
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Wash and trim green beans; pat dry.
- Mix the flour, salt, pepper and garlic powder in a bowl.
- Dip the green beans into the buttermilk and then roll into the flour mixture.
- Deep fry until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.3, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 2.5, Sodium 1816.9, Carbohydrate 59.6, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 5, Protein 10.8
CRISPY FRIED GREEN BEANS
Ok- I know it sounds crazy to take something healthy and fry it, but dh has been obsessed with finding the recipe since seeing them on tv. Have this on my to try soon list. Enjoy :)
Provided by Loves2Teach
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place beans in the broth. Bring to a boil and cook 15 minutes, then drain and place in cold water to stop cooking process.
- Mix beaten egg with milk in a shallow bowl. Measure 1 cup of flour into another shallow bowl. Combine bread crumbs, 3/4 teaspoons salt, black pepper, onion powder and garlic powder into a third bowl.
- Take a handful of beans out of the water and shake off excess liquid. Coat the beans with the flour, shaking to remove excess flour. Dip the beans, one at a time, into egg/milk mixture, then dip in breadcrumb mixture. Place the beans on a plate until all are coated.
- Heat the shortening or oil to 350 degrees F in a heavy skillet (or use deep fryer). Use enough to cover the beans, about 1 1/2 inches. Fry until golden brown, about 1 1/2 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.5, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 40.9, Sodium 456.2, Carbohydrate 33, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 1.7, Protein 7.5
FRIED GREEN BEANS - THE NEELYS
This recipe is from DOWN HOME WITH THE NEELYS. I had to try this recipe. I served it to some co-workers who thought I was crazy for frying string beans. It very good and crunchy.
Provided by mightyro_cooking4u
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oil to 375 degrees F.
- Whisk the beer,flour, salt and pepper until smooth.
- Dip green beans into batter to coat, letting excess drip off. Fry in the peanut oil in batches, until they are golden and crisp. Remove from oil with a spider strainer to a paper towel lined sheet tray. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- NOTE: I like to dip with homemade wasabi mayo.
PEGGI'S FRIED GREEN BEANS
Hey.....I'm from the South; what more can I say? We fry everything! And...we use bacon in everything! You can use fresh, or canned green beans for this recipe & you will notice the difference over just green beans. The main picture is from fresh green beans (no mushrooms that day)& the other one is from canned green beans. They taste equally as good.
Provided by Peggi Anne Tebben @cookiequeen
Categories Vegetables
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cook bacon & onions in skillet until about 1/2 of the way browned.
- Add the mushrooms & continue cooking until all is about 2/3 of the way brown. Salt & pepper this.
- Next, add the green beans & turn heat to low & cover skillet. Leave it alone for about 5 minutes & then you can stir & continue cooking until all is slightly browned.
- Remove lid & kick up the heat to medium & continue cooking until the beans are done & have a crisper brown , but not burned look. About 30 minutes total. Note: Fresh beans will take a little longer. Also, if you use canned green beans, no need to salt the green beans, but if you use fresh, you can salt them the last few minutes.
Tips:
- Choose green beans that are fresh, young, and tender. Avoid beans that are limp, bruised, or have brown spots.
- Trim the beans by removing the ends. You can also cut them into smaller pieces if desired.
- Blanch the green beans in boiling water for 2-3 minutes. This will help to preserve their color and crunch.
- Drain the beans and pat them dry with paper towels. This will help to prevent them from sticking to the pan when you fry them.
- Season the beans with salt, pepper, and any other desired spices. You can also add a little bit of oil to help them crisp up.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beans and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are golden brown and crispy. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
- Serve the fried green beans immediately. They can be enjoyed as a side dish or appetizer.
Conclusion:
Fried green beans are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or appetizer. They are easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect fried green beans every time.
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