Fried Cucumbers

• 4 small Kirby cucumbers (about 1 lb.), cut into 1/8- to 1/4-inch-thick slices
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• 3/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 cup self-rising white cornmeal mix
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 3/4 cup lemon-lime soft drink
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• Vegetable oil
• Ranch dressing or desired sauce

1. Arrange cucumber slices between layers of paper towels. Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, and let stand 20 minutes.
2. Combine cornstarch and next 3 ingredients. Stir in soft drink and egg. Dip cucumber slices into batter.
3. Pour oil to depth of 1/2 inch into a large cast-iron or heavy skillet; heat to 375u0b0. 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.
4. Note: We tested with White Lily Self-Rising White Cornmeal Mix.

cucumbers, kosher salt, cornstarch, white cornmeal, ground black pepper, ground red pepper, lemonlime soft drink, egg, vegetable oil, dressing

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/fried-cucumbers (may not work)