Fried Fennel

• 3 large fennel bulbs, trimmed, thinly sliced
• 9 tablespoons all purpose flour
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil

1. Preaheat oven to 200F.
2. Line baking sheet with paper towels.
3. Place 1/3 of fennel in large bowl.
4. Add 3 tablespoons flour and toss to coat.
5. Heat 1/4 cup oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
6. Add fennel and fry until golden brown, turning with tongs, about 3 minutes.
7. Using slotted spoon, transfer fennel to paper towels; drain.
8. Keep warm in oven.
9. Repeat with remaining fennel, flour and oil in 2 more batches.
10. Season with salt and pepper.

fennel bulbs, flour, vegetable oil

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/fried-fennel-5319 (may not work)