Have you ever been to T.G.I. Fridays? I haven’t. But apparently they have an fried green bean appetizer with a wasabi cucumber ranch dip. Although I’ve never tried this in the actual restaurant, I did try a sample of it at Sams Club. They sell the infamous TGI Friday green bean fries. And let me just save you the trouble now of buying these.. they were awful.
With that said, my mom has been making these type of fries for a long time. In fact every time my daughter goes to her house, she requests these fries and like a good grandma, she delights in making it for her.
So here is my version. I made this last night. The beans lasted all of 5 minutes and poof! – they were gone. But we had plenty of the dip left over and it I’m so glad for it. I’ve been dipping potato chips, carrot sticks, and spreading it on bagels. I can’t wait to make a roast beef sandwich with it. So here you go, a nice appetizer to start the weekend. TGIF!
Panko Friend Green Beans with Wasabi Cucumber Ranch dip
Ingredients
Green Beans
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup milk
8 ounces fresh green beans
1 cup flour
1 cup panko crumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cup vegetable oil ( used half vegetable and half olive oil)
Wasabi Cucumber Ranch Dip
1/2 cup bottled ranch dressing
1 cucumber – peeled, seeded, minced
2 tbs sour cream
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
2 teaspoons wasabi paste
1/4 cup of cilantro
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
Combine all the ingredients in a food processor and pulsate for 1 minute. Transfer the dip into a bowl and place in the refrigerator.
Wash and trim green beans. In 3 medium bowls, place flour, salt, and garlic powder in one bowl. In the second bowl mix the egg and milk together. In the third bowl place panko crumbs.
Heat oil in a medium skillet to medium high heat.
This is a 3 step process. First coat the beans in the flour, then wash them in the egg mixture, and then place the beans in the panko crumbs.
Fry the beans in oil until golden brown. Remove from heat and place on a paper towel covered plate. Transfer to serving dish and serve with wasabi cucumber ranch dip. Enjoy!
You set this blog post up like a pro (re: having been to a TGIFridays). I’m trying this recipe tonight, have so many beans that I need a new path! Thanks!
I made these last night and they were a big hit with my family. Very easy and the dip was awesome! Will definitely make these again and again.
Hi Heather,
I’m sure you could but it wouldn’t taste the same. I couldn’t offer you cooking times since I have never tried.
Can you put these in the oven instead of frying?
I will be trying these tonight! My mouth is watering right now just thinking about them ~ Yummo!
Hi Melissa,
Honestly, they aren’t as good as when they are hot and crisp. You could served them cold but it wouldn’t be as good. 🙁
I have just discovered your blog and LOVE it! I was searching for photos of the foods I am hoping to have at my wedding reception in June. I am considering your fried green bean recipe. (Our wedding is a “Southern Charm” theme, so I think these would be perfect!) Do you know if the beans get soggy quickly? It is something that would need to be made on-site or could it be prepared ahead of time?
Thanks for a great blog!
Hi! Thank you so much!
I love this website. I don’t know how you do it all!!
Hi Emily,
You’ll want to at least double or triple the green bean portion of the recipe but not the dip.
Looks yummy!
How many serving is this? I wanted to make this for about 6-8 people…
Just made them and yummy!! Also, if you don’t have panko, progresso bread crumbs worked great!
I made these and they were super delicious. I added some crushed french fried onions to the breading though and they really worked. I remember the ones at the restaurant having a particularly onion-y flavor. Anyway, thanks for the recipe! The dip was spot-on.
Thanks for sharing.. Looks so GOOD…