Green Bean Fries with Cucumber Wasabi Dip

This recipe has been tweaked many times over the years and is a great hit. The cucumber wasabi dipping sauce is fantastic! Even the kids love them and good luck getting them to eat plain green beans!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 462 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• 1 egg, beaten
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cups chicken broth
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon whole milk
• 8 cups vegetable oil for frying
• 1 ½ teaspoons prepared horseradish
• ½ cup plain bread crumbs
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste
• ½ cup ranch dressing
• 8 ounces fresh green beans, trimmed
• ¼ cup peeled, seeded, and minced cucumber
• 1 teaspoon Japanese wasabi powder
• 1 tablespoon whole milk, or more as needed
• ½ cup crushed French-fried onions

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Blend ranch dressing, cucumber, 1 tablespoon milk, horseradish, vinegar, wasabi powder, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and cayenne pepper together in a food processor until dip is smooth. Transfer dip to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.

Step 3

Bring water and chicken broth to a boil; add green beans and cook until slightly tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.

Step 4

Whisk egg and 1 tablespoon milk together in a bowl. Combine bread crumbs, French-fried onions, 3/4 teaspoon salt, onion powder, black pepper, and garlic powder together in a separate bowl. Place flour in a third bowl.

Step 5

Press green beans in flour until evenly coated. Dip coated green beans in egg-milk mixture, allowing excess liquid to drip back into bowl. Transfer green beans to bread crumbs mixture and press to coat, shaking off excess. Arrange coated beans in 1 layer on a plate or in a colander.

Step 6

Working in batches, fry coated green beans in the hot oil until crisp, about 1 minute 30 seconds. Transfer green bean fries to a paper towel-lined colander using a slotted spoon. Serve green bean fries with dip.