P.F. Chang’s Crispy Green Beans Recipe
P.F. Chang's Crispy Green Beans are a popular appetizer. Thin green beans are battered and deep-fried till crispy and served with a spicy garlic sauce. Some say the sauce tastes like sweet and hot chili sauce, while others think it tastes savory and sour.
Ingredients
To make PF Chang's Crispy Green Beans
- 1 pound fresh green beans trimmed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup water
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
For the spicy garlic sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
Instructions
To make the crispy green beans
- In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, water, egg, salt, and pepper to make a smooth batter.
- Dip the green beans into the batter, making sure they are evenly coated.
- Carefully place the battered green beans into the hot oil and fry for 3-4 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the green beans from the oil and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
To make the spicy garlic sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, sugar, minced garlic, and rice vinegar.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. You can add more sriracha for extra heat, or more sugar if you prefer a sweeter sauce.
