Garlic Green Beans with Chili Crisp
Garlic Green Beans with Chili Crisp
Ingredients
For the Green Beans
- 1 pound green beans, fresh, ends snapped
- 1/2 cup cooking oil, such as canola or vegetable oil, for deep or shallow frying
- 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, for air frying method
For the Garlic Seasoning
- 2 1/2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, or garlic salt
- 2 tablespoons chili crisp, such as Lao Gan Ma, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the green beans by washing them thoroughly and snapping off the tough ends. Pat them dry completely.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Choose your preferred method for cooking the green beans:
- 2.1
For Deep Frying (Wok Method): Heat 1/2 cup cooking oil in a wok or large pot over medium-high heat until shimmering (about 350°F). Carefully add the green beans and fry for 1 to 2 minutes, or until their skins wrinkle, they become tender, and achieve a vibrant green color. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 2.2
For Shallow Frying (Skillet Method): Heat 1/4 cup cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the green beans in a single layer if possible. Fry for 5 to 7 minutes, flipping occasionally, until tender and lightly browned. Remove and drain on paper towels.
⏱️ 7 min
- 2.3
For Air Frying Method: Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Blanch the green beans in the boiling water for 90 seconds. Drain well and pat dry. In a bowl, toss the blanched green beans with 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil. Place them in an air fryer basket and cook at 350°F for 5 to 6 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until tender-crisp.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 350
- 3
While the green beans are cooking (or after), heat 1 tablespoon of the remaining cooking oil (or fresh oil if using air fryer method) in a clean wok or large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden, being careful not to burn it.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Add the cooked green beans to the skillet with the sautéed garlic. Toss well to combine.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Season the green beans with 1/4 teaspoon sea salt (or garlic salt) and add 2 tablespoons of chili crisp. Toss everything together until the green beans are evenly coated with the garlic and chili crisp. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Serve immediately as a delicious side dish, often paired with rice.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Garlic Green Beans with Chili Crisp
Ingredients
For the Green Beans
- 1 pound green beans, fresh, ends snapped
- 1/2 cup cooking oil, such as canola or vegetable oil, for deep or shallow frying
- 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, for air frying method
For the Garlic Seasoning
- 2 1/2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, or garlic salt
- 2 tablespoons chili crisp, such as Lao Gan Ma, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the green beans by washing them thoroughly and snapping off the tough ends. Pat them dry completely.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Choose your preferred method for cooking the green beans:
- 2.1
For Deep Frying (Wok Method): Heat 1/2 cup cooking oil in a wok or large pot over medium-high heat until shimmering (about 350°F). Carefully add the green beans and fry for 1 to 2 minutes, or until their skins wrinkle, they become tender, and achieve a vibrant green color. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 2.2
For Shallow Frying (Skillet Method): Heat 1/4 cup cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the green beans in a single layer if possible. Fry for 5 to 7 minutes, flipping occasionally, until tender and lightly browned. Remove and drain on paper towels.
⏱️ 7 min - 2.3
For Air Frying Method: Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Blanch the green beans in the boiling water for 90 seconds. Drain well and pat dry. In a bowl, toss the blanched green beans with 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil. Place them in an air fryer basket and cook at 350°F for 5 to 6 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until tender-crisp.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 350 - 3
While the green beans are cooking (or after), heat 1 tablespoon of the remaining cooking oil (or fresh oil if using air fryer method) in a clean wok or large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden, being careful not to burn it.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Add the cooked green beans to the skillet with the sautéed garlic. Toss well to combine.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Season the green beans with 1/4 teaspoon sea salt (or garlic salt) and add 2 tablespoons of chili crisp. Toss everything together until the green beans are evenly coated with the garlic and chili crisp. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Serve immediately as a delicious side dish, often paired with rice.
⏱️ 1 min