Fried Cactus Strips

• 4 to 6 large cactus pads (about 8 inches x 4 inches)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1 cup soft bread crumbs
• 3/4 cup saltine crumbs
• 1-1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Oil for frying
• Picante sauce

1. Remove all needles and spines from cactus pads. Slice into 1/2-in.-wide strips. Wash thoroughly; drain and pat dry. Set aside. In a shallow bowl, combine flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. In another bowl, lightly beat eggs and milk. Combine the bread and saltine crumbs, chili powder, cayenne pepper and remaining salt; set aside. Dredge cactus strips in flour mixture, shake off excess. Dip in egg mixture, then coat with crumb mixture.
2. In a deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375u0b0. Fry strips until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Serve with picante sauce.

cactus pads, flour, salt, pepper, eggs, milk, bread crumbs, saltine crumbs, chili powder, cayenne pepper, picante sauce

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/fried-cactus-strips/ (may not work)