The BEST Fried Green Beans of Your Life | Spanish-Style with Aioli
Ingredients
- Extra virgin olive oil5 tbsp
- Green bean1 lb
- Egg2
- Flour1 cup
- Parsley · chopped3 tbsp
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Mayonnaise½ cups
- Garlic2 cloves
- Lemon1 tsp
Instructions
- Fill a stockpot halfway with water, salt it generously and bring to a high heat.
- Rinse the green beans in a colander.
- When the water boils, add the green beans and boil for 3 to 4 minutes until just tender. Drain, shake off excess water and set aside.
- Heat a large frying pan over medium heat and add the olive oil.
- Whisk the eggs in a shallow bowl with the chopped parsley, salt and black pepper. Put the flour in a large bowl.
- Trim the ends of the beans. Toss them in the flour until coated, then dip each one in the egg mixture.
- Fry the beans in a single layer, in batches, for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden all over. Drain on paper towels.
- For the aioli, put the mayonnaise in a bowl, finely grate in the garlic, and add the parsley, lemon juice and olive oil. Season lightly with salt and pepper and whisk until creamy.
- Arrange the fried beans around the aioli and serve at once.
Summarized from Spain on a Fork's video. Watch it for the details.
More recipes with
Cook with what's in your fridge
Empty My Fridge shows the recipes you can make with the food you already have, and reminds you before it goes off.