Ingredients

  • 1 pound green beans (fresh)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 egg white
  • Oil (preferably high oleic safflower) for frying

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Serving Size

½ cup

Carbohydrates

8
g

Protein

3
g

Fat

14
g

Calories

160

French Fried Green Beans offer a crunchy twist on a classic vegetable side dish. With fresh green beans, a light egg wash, and a blend of spices, this recipe is an ideal low-carb side dish for family dinners or entertaining guests. At just 8 grams of carbs per serving, they fit seamlessly into a keto lifestyle. Plus, they're quick to make, taking only 30 minutes from start to finish, making them a great option for a weeknight meal.

Instructions

  1. Preheat deep fryer to 240 degrees (hot).
  2. Rinse green beans, trim, and then pat dry on a towel.
  3. Whip egg white until foamy.
  4. Coat green beans in egg wash.
  5. Put egg-coated green beans in a 1-quart plastic bag, dust with spices, and then shake vigorously to coat well.
  6. Drop the green beans into hot oil. Fry for 2-3 minutes, and then remove the beans with a slotted spoon once the egg coating begins to brown.