Fried Green Beans

17/11/2023

Fried green beans are a crunchy and tasty side dish that can be served with various dishes. Here is how you can prepare them:

Ingredients

500 g of fresh green beans
Flour as needed (about 100 g)
Fine salt
Black pepper (optional)
Oil for frying (vegetable or olive for a more Italian version)

Preparation

Clean the green beans by removing the ends and the side strings, then wash them under running water.
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and blanch the green beans for about 2-3 minutes. They should soften slightly, but still remain crunchy.
Drain the green beans and quickly plunge them into cold water to stop the cooking process and preserve the vibrant color.
Dry the green beans well with a clean cloth or paper towels.
Flour the green beans: the ideal is to put the flour in a bag, add the green beans, and shake it so that they are evenly coated. Remove any excess flour.
Heat a generous amount of oil in a frying pan or deep fryer to about 170-180 °C.
Fry the floured green beans in hot oil until they become golden and crunchy. Do not overcrowd the pan, fry them in batches if necessary.
Drain the fried green beans on paper towels to remove any excess oil.
Season with a pinch of fine salt (and black pepper if you like) and serve immediately.

Curiosity

Fried green beans can be enriched with aromatic herbs such as rosemary or thyme for an additional touch of flavor, or they can be accompanied with a lemon or truffle-flavored mayonnaise sauce for a decidedly more gourmet twist.

Enjoy your meal!