Deep-Fried Green Beans

  • Level: Intermediate
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Total: 28 min
  • Prep: 10 min
  • Inactive: 15 min
  • Cook: 3 min
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Directions

  1. Toss 1 pound leftover cooked or raw green beans with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper and 1 cup buttermilk; soak for 15 minutes. Season 1 cup cornmeal with salt and cayenne. Dredge the green beans in the cornmeal, then deep-fry in 2 inches of 375 vegetable oil until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.

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David G.

I can't believe this recipe was tested and approved by professional chefs. I followed the recipe exactly, even made some modifications on the original that didn't "work" and couldn't keep the batter/coating on the beans so they would fry crisp. It's like a very important step is missing...

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