Green beans tempura
Golden, light, and delicious, tempura green beans are an easy way to get your veggies in. Serve as an appetizer or side dish, perfect for dipping.
Main ingredients:
 | Fresh green beans |
 | Cold sparkling water (eg. perrier) |
 | Vegetable oil with a high smoking point like avocado, sunflower, or peanut oil. |
 | Eggs – to bind the breadcrumbs |
 | Flour – to coat for a crunchy flavor. |
 | Cornstarch – any type of cornstarch (maize starch). |
 | Pinch of salt |
Tempura green beans are a fun and flavorful twist on a classic Japanese dish. The fresh green beans are coated in a light, airy batter and quickly fried until golden, creating tender vegetables with a delicate crunch.
The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity—just a handful of ingredients turn everyday green beans into an irresistible snack or side dish.
And if you like dips, serve them with a soy peanut sauce, spicy garlic mayo, or even an italian salsa.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh green beans
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon of salt
- 10 cl very cold sparkling water eg perrier
- 1 raw egg
- 1 l vegetable oil Peanut, avocado, or canola oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the egg, sparkling water and salt.
- Add the flour and cornstarch, stirring with a whisk. The mixture should be very smooth.
- Heat the oil in a deep fry casserole or deep fryer.
- Mix the green beans in the batter, and then gently lower them into the frying oil.
- Cook for about 3 minutes, or until they turn a nice golden color.
- Remove from the fryer and place on paper towels on a plate.
- Serve while warm.
Nutrition
Please note: We are not certified nutritionists and these estimates written and produced for entertainment purposes only.
What to serve with it?
These simple tempura green beans can easily serve as a side dish with many dishes, such tempura shrimp or fried breaded chicken wings. Serve it with a salad as a starter, such as this melon and feta salad.
How to store it?
You can prepare air fryer green beans in advance, and leave them in the fridge. When ready to eat, just put them back in the oven at 380°F (190°C) for 5 minutes to make them crispy again.
