BEER-BATTERED GREEN BEAN FRIES with SPICY DIPPING SAUCE

Sauce:

1/2 cup mayonnaise

2 tbsp catsup

1 tbsp hot sauce

Whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl and set aside.

Beans{

1 cup flour

2 tsp salt

2 tsp paprika

1 tsp garlic powder

1 egg. lightly beaten

1 1/2 cups cold light beer

Olive oil for fries

12-oz fresh green beans

Whisk together the flour, salt, paprika and garlic powder in a large bowl. Add egg to the bowl then whisk in the beer until combined.

Add olive oil to a 2-inch depth in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.

Working in 3 batches, dip beans, 1 at a time, into the batter to fully coat; let excess drip off. Add beans, one at a time, to the hot oil; fry until crust is golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes per batch. Transfer beans to a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain.

Serve the beans with the sauce.

Yield: 6 servings

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recipe my version of a SL recipe