These fried cucumbers are a different and easy way to use up all the cucumbers in the garden. My husband isn’t crazy about fried green tomatoes, but he loves these! They can be dipped in ranch dressing, horseradish sauce, or salsa.
Preparation Details
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 cucumbers, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup cornmeal
- salt to taste
Steps
- 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.