Categories: Vegetables- Cucumbers
Ingredients
- 4 small Kirby cucumbers (about 1 lb.), cut into 1/8 to 1/4-inch-thick slices
- 1 tsp. kosher salt, divided
- 3/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup self-rising white cornmeal mix
- 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp. ground red pepper
- 3/4 cup lemon-lime soft drink
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- Vegetable oil
- Ranch dressing or desired sauce
Directions
- Arrange cucumber slices between layers of paper towels. Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, and let stand 20 minutes.
- Combine cornstarch and next 3 ingredients. Stir in soft drink and egg. Dip cucumber slices into batter.
- Pour oil to depth of 1/2 inch into a large cast-iron or heavy skillet; heat to 375 degrees. Fry cucumbers, 6 to 8 at a time, about 1 1/2 minutes on each side or until golden. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, and serve immediately with dressing or sauce.
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makes about 5 1/2 to 6 dozen