Crispy Fried Green Beans (P.F. Chang’s Copycat) Recipe
Enjoy crispy, golden green beans with this easy-to-make recipe inspired by P.F. Chang’s. These battered and fried green beans have the perfect crunchy texture and are served with a spicy sriracha mayo dip, making them a delicious appetizer or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Green Beans
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed
Batter
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup cold club soda
Seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon coarse salt (or garlic salt)
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
For Frying
- 2 cups vegetable oil
Dipping Sauce
- Sriracha mayo, for dipping
Instructions
- Prep: Wash and trim the ends off 1 pound of green beans to prepare them for frying.
- Heat Oil: Heat 2 cups of vegetable oil to 375°F in a large saucepan or deep fryer to achieve the ideal frying temperature for crispiness.
- Make Dry Mixture: In a medium-sized bowl, combine ⅓ cup all-purpose flour and 3 tablespoons cornstarch, whisking them together thoroughly to create the dry base for the batter.
- Make Wet Mixture: In another bowl, beat 1 large egg and then stir in ⅓ cup of cold club soda to add lightness and bubbles to the batter.
- Combine Batter: Pour the liquid egg and club soda mixture into the flour and cornstarch mixture, whisking gently until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Batter the Green Beans: Dip each green bean individually into the batter, ensuring it is coated well before frying.
- Fry: Carefully add the batter-coated green beans to the hot oil and fry for 3-4 minutes until they turn golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Repeat with all green beans.
- Season: While still hot, sprinkle the fried green beans with ¼ teaspoon coarse salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper to enhance their flavor.
- Serve: Serve immediately with sriracha mayo or your favorite dipping sauce for a tasty appetizer or snack.
Notes
- Make sure the oil temperature is maintained at 375°F for crispy results.
- Use cold club soda to keep the batter light and bubbly.
- You can substitute garlic salt for coarse salt for extra flavor.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the best texture.
- For a spicier dip, mix extra sriracha into the mayo.
Keywords: fried green beans, crispy green beans, P.F. Chang's copycat, appetizer, snack, sriracha mayo dip, battered green beans
