Chipotle Cornmeal Green Bean Fries Recipe

Ingredients

8 oz. fresh green beans

1 c. buttermilk

1 tsp. ground chipotle chili pepper

2 tsp. kosher salt

1/2 tsp. sugar

1/2 c. cornmeal

Preparation

Step 1Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Prepare a large bowl of ice water. Add green beans to pot and cook 2 minutes; transfer to ice water 2 minutes. Transfer beans to a kitchen towel and blot dry.Step 2Meanwhile, place a rack in the lower third of the oven and a second one in the center. Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Set wire cooling racks (optional) on 2 rimmed baking sheets and grease with nonstick cooking spray.Step 3In a large bowl, mix together buttermilk, chili, salt, sugar, and cornmeal. Set aside 10 minutes. Toss beans in buttermilk mixture to coat. Arrange, without crowding, in a single layer on baking sheets or wire racks. Bake until coating is golden and crisp, 8 to 9 minutes.