Fried Green Beans with Ranch Dipping Sauce Recipe

Looking for a delicious and easy-to-make vegetable side dish? Look no further than this recipe for fried green beans with ranch dipping sauce! With a crispy exterior and tender interior, these green beans are sure to be a hit with everyone at the dinner table. Plus, the homemade ranch dipping sauce is the perfect complement to the savory flavors of the beans.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound of fresh green beans, washed and trimmed
• 1 cup of all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon of onion powder
• 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
• 1 cup of buttermilk
• 1 cup of breadcrumbs
• Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions:

1. In a shallow dish, combine the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
2. In another shallow dish, whisk together the buttermilk and one egg.
3. In a third shallow dish, pour the breadcrumbs.
4. Working in batches, dip the green beans in the flour mixture, then the buttermilk mixture, and finally the breadcrumbs, pressing the breadcrumbs onto the beans to help them adhere.
5. In a large skillet, heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
6. Add the green beans to the skillet and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
7. Transfer the green beans to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
8. Serve the fried green beans hot with the homemade ranch dipping sauce.

Homemade Ranch Dipping Sauce:

• 1/2 cup of sour cream
• 1/2 cup of mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh dill
• 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh chives
• 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder
• Salt and black pepper to taste

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, dill, chives, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
2. Refrigerate the ranch dipping sauce until ready to serve.