Green Bean Fries with Spicy Mayo

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup buttermilk 
• 1  chipotles in adobo canned chopped
• 3 cups canola oil for frying
• 1 cup flour divided
• 12 ounces green beans ends trimmed
• 1 cup cornmeal finely
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt 
• 0.3 cup mayonnaise 
• 0.3 teaspoon pepper 

Equipment

• bowl
• paper towels
• sauce pan
• kitchen thermometer
• slotted spoon

Directions

1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat until it reaches 375 on a deep-fry thermometer. Reduce heat to low if it gets too hot.
2. Meanwhile, combine mayonnaise and chipotle in a small bowl; set aside.
3. Mix 1/2 cup flour, the cornmeal, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Put remaining 1/2 cup flour in a second bowl and buttermilk in a third bowl.
4. Working with about 10 beans at a time, dust beans with flour, dip in buttermilk, then dredge in cornmeal mixture, breaking clumps apart as needed.
5. Carefully drop beans into hot oil, turning to keep them from sticking. Fry beans until golden brown, about 3 minutes, increasing or reducing heat as needed to keep oil at 35
6. Using a slotted spoon, transfer beans to a tray lined with paper towels.
7. Serve with spicy mayo on the side.