Frizzled Green Beans with Crispy Shallots
My family has been making some version of frizzled green beans as a holiday side dish for years. This year I decided to level the recipe up with the addition of crispy shallots, and the result is epic. With just seven ingredients and under 25 minutes of work, Frizzled Green Beans with Crispy Shallots are sure to be at my holiday table!
Table of Contents
- Ingredients to Make Frizzled Green Beans with Crispy Shallots
- Step One—Make the Crispy Shallots
- Step Two—Fry the Green Beans
- Step Three—Add the Garlic, Chili Flakes, and Maple Syrup
- Step Four—Plate the Frizzled Green Beans & Top with Crispy Shallots
- More Side Dishes for Your Holiday Table
Ingredients to Make Frizzled Green Beans with Crispy Shallots
To make this recipe, you will need the following ingredients:
- 2 large shallots
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 lb green beans
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- Sea salt
Step One—Make the Crispy Shallots
In a large frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat until the oil is 350℉. Line a small plate with a paper towel and set aside.
While the oil is heating, thinly slice the shallots. To get even slices, I like to use a mandoline to slice the shallots. A sharp chef’s knife will work too.
Add the sliced shallots to the hot oil and fry, stirring frequently, until golden brown. It will take about 3-4 minutes for the shallots to turn golden. Transfer the fried shallots to the paper towel-lined plate and season with salt.
Step Two—Fry the Green Beans
Add the green beans directly into the pan you used to fry the shallots. Toss the beans to coat with the oil, then fry the beans for 2 minutes undisturbed. Flip the beans and fry for a further 2 minutes undisturbed.
Make sure the beans are completely dry before adding them to the pan; otherwise, they will sizzle and splatter like crazy in the hot oil.
Step Three—Add the Garlic, Chili Flakes, and Maple Syrup
Add the minced garlic, chili flakes, and season with salt. Fry for a further minute, then pour in the maple syrup. Toss the beans to coat and fry for a final 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Step 4—Plate the Frizzled Green Beans & Top with Crispy Shallots
Remove the beans from the heat and transfer to a serving dish. Top the beans with the crispy shallots and serve.
More Side Dishes for Your Holiday Table
If you’re looking for more holiday side dish inspiration, be sure to check out these recipes:
- Crispy Garlic Potatoes
- Butternut Squash Casserole with Maple Pecans
- Fall Harvest Salad
- Winter Radicchio Salad with Blood Orange
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Frizzled Green Beans with Crispy Shallots
Equipment
- Large frying pan
- Kitchen thermometer
- Mandoline
Ingredients
Crispy Shallots
- 2 large shallots, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Frizzled Green Beans
- 1 lb green beans, ends trimmed
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- Sea salt
Instructions
- In a large frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat until the oil is 350℉. Line a small plate with paper towel and set aside.
- While the oil is heating, thinly slice the shallots. To get even slices, I like to use a mandoline to slice the shallots. A sharp chef's knife will work too.
- Add the sliced shallots to the hot oil and fry, stirring frequently, until golden brown. It will take about 3-4 minutes for the shallots to turn golden. Transfer the fried shallots to the paper towel-lined plate and season with salt.
- Add the green beans directly into the pan you used to fry the shallots. Toss the beans to coat with oil, then fry the beans for 2 minutes undisturbed. Flip the beans and fry for a further 2 minutes undisturbed. Add the minced garlic, chili flakes, and salt. Fry for a further minute, then pour in the maple syrup. Toss the beans to coat and fry for a final 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Remove the beans from the heat and transfer to a serving dish. Top the beans with the crispy shallots and serve.
