Fried Cucumbers

13 Reviews

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 10 min
Ready In: 25 min

“My husband isn't crazy about fried green tomatoes, but he loves these. This is a different and easy way to use up all the cucumbers in the garden! They can be dipped in ranch dressing, horseradish sauce, or salsa.” - by Carmen

Ingredients

1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 cucumbers, peeled and sliced
1 cup cornmeal
salt to taste

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Original recipe yields 24 slices

Directions

Heat the vegetable oil in a large heavy skillet over medium high heat. Line a plate with a paper towel; set aside.
Roll the cucumber slices in the cornmeal. Fry the slices in the hot oil, a few at a time, until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer the cucumbers to the prepared plate; sprinkle with salt to serve.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (4 total)

Calories
391 cal
20%

Fat
28.3 g
43%

Carbs
32.4 g
10%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Lili

Jul. 27, 2009

"Very unexpected!!I modified the recipe bit. I tried the recipe exactly but not enough crunch. So I took some cornmeal, about 1 cup and added an egg and about 1/3 cup beer. Toss cucumber slices in the ..." See moredry mix and then in the wet. Then fry. Fantastic! I had some mexican squash in the fridge and used those as well. My family was hesitant at first (who ever heard of fried cucumbers, after all)With some ranch dressing or try some ketchup with a bit of hot sauce mixed in. Could not keep up with demand!! Thanks for the recipe. "

beautysmom

Dec. 10, 2009

"I rate this recipe a 4 stars because it is good but I did make a few adjustments. I did peel and slice the cucumber as stated in the directions. Then I seasoned the cucumbers with some garlic salt and..." See more onion salt and pepper to taste. After that, I tossed the cucumbers in cornmeal for the crunch, then I tossed them in flour to completely coat the cucumbers. I fried them until really golden brown. I thought they came out awsome like this!!!!"

Chel

Aug. 3, 2009

"This was surprisingly good!! I modified the recipe I used a dry mix of italian bread crumbs, flour and garlic powder. Peeled and cut the cucumber lentgh-wise tossed them in the batter cooking in a dee..." See morep fryer. Simple excellent quick snack served with ranch or asiago peppercorn dip. My husband agreed it was better than fried green tomatoes."

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