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Close-up of Best Thanksgiving Green Beans, glistening and topped with crispy garlic bits in a black skillet.

Best Thanksgiving Green Beans 2025: Crispy Outside, Juicy Inside

This recipe delivers Thanksgiving green beans that are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, perfect for impressing your guests.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Side Dish, Thanksgiving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.25-0.5 pound fresh green beans washed, trimmed, and cut into large pieces
  • 1 to taste high heat oil for cooking
  • 14 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.125 teaspoon white pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder see notes

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add enough high-heat oil to coat the bottom of the pan.
  2. Add the green beans to the hot skillet in a single layer. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to char and become tender-crisp.
  3. Add the minced garlic, kosher salt, white pepper, and chicken bouillon powder to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
  4. Continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the garlic is fragrant and the green beans are coated with the seasonings.
  5. Remove the skillet from the heat. Let the green beans rest for about 10 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and the beans to achieve their perfect texture.

Notes

Chicken bouillon powder can be substituted with vegetable bouillon for a vegetarian option. For extra crispy green beans, ensure the pan is hot before adding them and avoid overcrowding the skillet.

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