Spicy Green Beans
These spicy green beans are super crispy, absolutely delicious, and the perfect appetizer for parties, game day get-togethers, backyard barbecues, or a midday snack. They are SO good!
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 350kcal
Ingredients
- 16 ounce fresh green beans
Crispy Coating
- ¾ cup all purpose flour
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 2 large egg
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 8 ounce Panko breadcrumbs, crushed (*see note)
- 2 teaspoons slap ya mama seasoning
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1-2 cups vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Rinse and cut off the ends of the green beans.
- Lay out on paper towels and pat dry.
Crispy Coating
- Set up a dredging station with 3 shallow containers.
- In the first container whisk flour and cornstarch together.
- Then whisk buttermilk and eggs together in the second container.
- And the third container, add the breadcrumbs and all the seasonings.
- In a large frying pan or skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
- Roll each green bean into the flour mixture, then egg mixture, in breadcrumb mixture, back into the egg mixture, and finally, again in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place about 6-8 green beans at a time into the hot oil. Cook until golden on all sides.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a plate lined with paper towels.
- Work in batches so the oil stays at the correct temperature.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
- *Place breadcrumbs in a sealable baggie and slightly crushed into smaller crumbs.
Notes
- Choose the freshest possible green beans. They should be firm, with as few marks as possible.
- If you don't have buttermilk, add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to a measuring cup, then fill to the 1-cup line with milk and let it sit for about 5 minutes.
- A slotted spoon is the best way to move your green beans to the plate. Tongs can damage the beans, and a spoon will scoop up oil.
Nutritional values are approximate.
Please note that these values can change with different brands and any modifications made to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 264mg | Potassium: 289mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1172IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 121mg | Iron: 3mg