Crispy Fried Green Beans with Sriracha Mayo: A Southern Appetizer Delight
These Crispy Fried Green Beans with Sriracha Mayo are a cinch to whip up, making them perfect for game day, movie night, and gatherings with friends. Dive into this Southern-inspired appetizer and enjoy the crunchy texture paired with zesty Sriracha mayo.
Ingredients:
Sriracha Mayo:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Fried Green Beans:
- 1 1/4 lb fresh green beans, trimmed and well dried
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup beer
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions:
Prepare Sriracha Mayo:
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Sriracha sauce, salt, onion powder, and garlic powder until well combined. Set aside.
Prepare Fried Green Beans:
- Place 1/2 cup of flour on a medium shallow plate for dredging the green beans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the remaining flour, ground cayenne pepper, cumin, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Slowly stir in beer until the batter is just combined.
Frying Green Beans:
- In a large Dutch oven or heavy stock pot, heat 1 inch of vegetable oil to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Dredge the green beans through the flour on the shallow plate.
- Using tongs, dip the floured green beans into the beer batter and gently place them into the hot oil.
- Fry the green beans until they are golden brown and crisp, turning once, about 2-3 minutes per batch.
- Remove the fried green beans and drain them on layered paper towels.
Serving:
- Serve the crispy fried green beans warm with the prepared Sriracha mayo for dipping.
Notes:
- If Sriracha mayo isn’t your preference, consider serving with creamy honey mustard sauce, comeback sauce, or ranch dressing.
- Use regular green beans for this recipe; haricot verts are too thin and may not work well.
- Choose an oil with a high smoking point, such as vegetable or canola oil, for frying.
- Be careful not to over-mix the beer batter, as it may become tough if overworked.
Enjoy these delicious fried green beans as a delightful appetizer or snack, and savor the crispy goodness with a kick of Sriracha mayo! Perfect for any occasion or gathering.