Copycat Crispy Green Bean Fries(Tgi Friday's)

Ingredients

Wasabi Cucumber Ranch Dip

• 1/2 cup bottled ranch dressing (Hidden Valley is best)
• 1/4 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded, minced
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 1/2 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 chicken broth
• 6-8 ounces fresh green beans
• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup plain breadcrumbs or seasoned dry bread crumb
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• vegetable shortening, for frying or vegetable oil

Directions

1. 1

   Combine dip ingredients in blender. Blend until smooth.

2. 2

   Place in bowl; cover and chill till ready to use. Dip will thicken as it chills.

3. 3

   Place beans in the broth.

4. 4

   Bring to a boil and cook 15 minutes, then place in cold water to stop cooking process.

5. 5

   Mix beaten egg with milk in a shallow bowl.

6. 6

   Measure 1 cup of flour into another shallow bowl.

7. 7

   Combine bread crumbs, 3/4 teaspoons salt, black pepper, onion powder and garlic powder into a third bowl.

8. 8

   Take a handful of beans out of the water and shake off excess liquid.

9. 9

   Coat the beans with the flour, shaking to remove excess flour.

10. 10

    Dip the beans, one at a time, into egg/milk mixture, then dip in breadcrumb mixture.

11. 11

    Place the beans on a plate until all are coated.

12. 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. 13

    Fry until golden brown, about 1 1/2 minutes.

14. 14

    Drain on paper towels.

15. 15

    To serve, place on a large platter and serve with the wasabi cucumber ranch dip. Enjoy!