Copycat Crispy Green Bean Fries(Tgi Friday's)

Sharon123's Note:

Green beans, coated with yummy breadcrumbs, fried till golden brown and served with creamy wasabi dipping sauce, hungry yet? Adapted from Secret Recipes.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

Wasabi Cucumber Ranch Dip

• ½ cup bottled ranch dressing (Hidden Valley is best)
• ¼ cup cucumber , peeled, seeded, minced
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 ½ teaspoons prepared horseradish
• 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon wasabi powder
• 1⁄8; teaspoon salt
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper

Green Beans

• 1 egg , beaten
• 1 cup milk
• 4 cups vegetable broth or 4 cups chicken broth
• 6 -8 ounces fresh green beans
• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup plain breadcrumbs or 1 cup seasoned dry bread crumb
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder
• 1⁄8; teaspoon garlic powder
• vegetable shortening, for frying or vegetable oil

Directions:

1. Combine dip ingredients in blender. Blend until smooth.
2. Place in bowl; cover and chill till ready to use. Dip will thicken as it chills.
3. Place beans in the broth.
4. Bring to a boil and cook 15 minutes, then place in cold water to stop cooking process.
5. Mix beaten egg with milk in a shallow bowl.
6. Measure 1 cup of flour into another shallow bowl.
7. Combine bread crumbs, 3/4 teaspoons salt, black pepper, onion powder and garlic powder into a third bowl.
8. Take a handful of beans out of the water and shake off excess liquid.
9. Coat the beans with the flour, shaking to remove excess flour.
10. Dip the beans, one at a time, into egg/milk mixture, then dip in breadcrumb mixture.
11. Place the beans on a plate until all are coated.
12. Heat the shortening or oil to 350°F in a heavy skillet(or use deep fryer). Use enough to cover the beans, about 1 1/2 inches.
13. Fry until golden brown, about 1 1/2 minutes.
14. Drain on paper towels.
15. To serve, place on a large platter and serve with the wasabi cucumber ranch dip. Enjoy!

Reviews

[Chef #935641]

As is I give it a three. I suggest useing the classic Hidden valley ranch packet mixed as directed. instead of the bottled stuff. not adding the vinegar. and doubleing the cayenne. this way tastes so much closer to the TGIF orriginal. I also steamed the greenbeans and used half seasoned bread crumbs and half Panko bread. It turned out so much better then when I tryed it as posted.

[kowgrl59]

I fixed the green beans for Easter. They turned out way better than I thought they would. My husband and I loved them. I give them five star's

[HatesTooCook]

Yum!!! Yum!!! We've made these a couple of times now and they are tastey...