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Ma's Fried Green Beans

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Time: 20 minutes

Yield: 6 servings

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Ma's Fried Green Beans are a delicious addition to any meal! In just 20 minutes, you’ll have a side that is full of flavor and comfort — fresh green beans deep-fried to perfect, golden crunchiness. Ma's Fried Green Beans are a savory southern delicacy that you'll want to make over and over again! It certainly wins in the "Best Vegetable" debate!

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Ingredients

  • peanut oil, to taste
  • 1 cup beer, of your choice
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt, plus more, to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus more, to taste
  • 1 pound green beans, ends trimmed

Directions

Step 1 -Preheat the oil to 375 degrees F.

Step 2 -In a bowl, whisk together the beer, the flour, 2 teaspoons of the salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper until smooth.

Step 3 -Dip each of the green beans into the batter, allowing the excess to drip off.

Step 4 -Fry the battered green beans in the oil in batches.

Step 5 -Cook until golden and crispy, about 4-6 minutes.

Step 6 -Remove the green beans from the oil and sprinkle with the extra salt and the extra pepper.

Step 7 -Serve.

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