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A bowl of deep-fried string beans with sauce
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BEST Deep Fried String Beans

Deep-fried string beans are crispy, golden, and lightly seasoned vegetable fritters with a savory, garlicky batter. Each bite is crunchy on the outside and tender inside, making it a perfect snack or side dish.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Filipino
Servings: 3 -4 servings
Calories: 448kcal
Author: Lainey

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.
Serving: 1gCalories: 448kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 22gSodium: 417mgPotassium: 112mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 336IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

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