Tired of the usual French fries? Make yourself some deep-fried string beans for a veggie side dish or snack! These crispy fritters are made with string bean slices dipped in a savory batter, then fried to deliciousness!
Filipino veggie dishes like Stir-Fry Mung Bean Sprouts and Green Beans with Black Bean Sauce are simple but filling, too!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This easy deep fried string bean recipe is great for any diet! It's dairy-free and plant-based, plus the ingredients come together easily and quickly.
Beginners will also find it so simple to cook with no complicated steps to follow. So you can enjoy a fun snack in just a few minutes!
The Story Behind Deep Fried String Beans
This crispy side dish is inspired by home-cooked foods and street foods. Filipinos love to fry snacks from time to time, which led to the discovery of frying fresh veggies dipped in basic batter, just like this one.
Where Deep Fried String Beans Come From
Filipinos started making this recipe at home. Busy people who need a quick snack can easily make this, and it quickly became a favorite in the Philippines.
When is this Dish Typically Enjoyed?
Deep-fried string beans can be a snack or side dish. Filipinos usually eat it as a merienda in the afternoons.
Ingredients
Listed below are all the ingredients you will need:
- all-purpose flour
- cornstarch
- salt
- sugar
- garlic powder
- smoked paprika
- black pepper
- water
- string beans (sitaw)
- cooking oil
See the recipe card for quantities.
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Instructions
Make the Batter
1. In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, sugar, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
2. Slowly pour in water while stirring until a light, smooth batter forms.
Coat the String Beans
3. Add the chopped string beans to the batter.
4. Mix until the beans are evenly coated.
Fry the String Beans
5. Heat cooking oil in a pan over medium heat.
6. Scoop small portions of the mixture and carefully drop them into the hot oil, about 1–3 pieces at a time.
7. Fry for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
Drain and Serve
8. Remove from the oil and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
9. Serve hot with mayonnaise, vinegar dipping sauce, or ketchup.
Substitutions & Variations
- Ingredient Swap
Replace all-purpose flour with rice flour. - Variation
If you like spicy, toss in some chili flakes. - Mistake to Avoid
Don't cook too many pieces in the same batches! It will make the fritters soggy.
Storage Tip
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and eat within 2–3 days. Reheat in an oven or an air fryer to try to make it crispy again.
FAQs
BEST Deep Fried String Beans
Ingredients
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup water
- 1 cup string beans/sitaw chopped into long fry-sized pieces
- ½ to ¾ cup cooking oil for frying
Instructions
Make the Batter
- In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, sugar, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
- Slowly pour in water while stirring until a light, smooth batter forms.
Coat the String Beans
- Add the chopped string beans to the batter.
- Mix until the beans are evenly coated.
Fry the String Beans
- Heat cooking oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Scoop small portions of the mixture and carefully drop them into the hot oil, about 1–3 pieces at a time.
- Fry for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
Drain and Serve
- Remove from the oil and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve hot with mayonnaise, vinegar dipping sauce, or ketchup.
Notes
- Keep the batter light. If it feels too thick, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water until it flows easily from a spoon.
- Make sure the string beans are dry before mixing to keep them crispy.
- Drop a small amount of batter into the oil to test it. If the oil quickly sizzles, it's ready for frying.
- Maintain medium heat. Oil that is too hot will brown the outside too fast while leaving the inside undercooked.
- For extra crunch, let fritters rest for 1 minute after frying, then refry for 30 seconds.
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Don't want French fries or chips? A bowl of deep-fried string beans will satisfy your cravings just as much!
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