Crispy Fried Green Beans (P.F. Chang’s Copycat) Recipe
This recipe recreates P.F. Chang’s famous crispy fried green beans, featuring fresh green beans coated in a light, crunchy batter and fried to golden perfection. Served with a spicy sriracha mayo dip, these green beans make a delightful appetizer or snack that’s easy to prepare at home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed
Batter
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup club soda, cold
Cooking & Seasoning
- 2 cups vegetable oil
- ¼ teaspoon coarse salt (or garlic salt)
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Dipping Sauce
- Sriracha mayo, for dipping
Instructions
- Prep the green beans: Wash and trim the ends off 1 pound of fresh green beans to ensure they are clean and ready for frying.
- Heat the oil: Pour 2 cups of vegetable oil into a large saucepan or deep fryer and heat it to 375°F (190°C) for frying.
- Make the dry batter mix: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together ⅓ cup all-purpose flour and 3 tablespoons cornstarch until well combined to create a light, crispy coating.
- Prepare the wet batter mix: In another bowl, beat 1 large egg and then stir in ⅓ cup cold club soda. This mixture adds lightness and helps create the crispy texture.
- Combine batter: Pour the wet egg and soda mixture into the flour and cornstarch bowl. Whisk until you achieve a smooth batter.
- Batter the green beans: Dip each trimmed green bean into the batter, coating it evenly for optimal crispiness.
- Fry the green beans: Carefully place the battered green beans into the hot oil. Fry them in batches for 3-4 minutes until they turn golden and crispy.
- Drain excess oil: Remove fried green beans with a slotted spoon and transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Season: Sprinkle the hot fried green beans with ¼ teaspoon coarse salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper for flavor.
- Serve: Present the crispy fried green beans warm alongside sriracha mayo or your favorite dipping sauce for a spicy kick.
Notes
- Ensure the oil temperature remains constant at 375°F for even frying and optimal crispiness.
- Use cold club soda in the batter to help make it lighter and crisper when fried.
- Fry the green beans in small batches to avoid overcrowding, which can reduce the oil temperature and result in soggy beans.
- Customize seasoning by using garlic salt instead of coarse salt for extra flavor.
- Sriracha mayo can be easily made by mixing mayonnaise with sriracha sauce to taste.
Keywords: crispy fried green beans, P.F. Chang's copycat, green bean appetizer, fried vegetables, sriracha mayo dip, crispy snack
