Fried Cucumbers

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup self-rising cornmeal mix white
• 0.8 cup cornstarch 
• 1 lb kirby cucumbers cut into 1/8- to 1/4-inch-thick slices
• 1 large eggs lightly beaten
• 0.3 teaspoon ground pepper black
• 0.3 teaspoon ground pepper red
• 1 serving desired sauce 
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt divided
• 0.8 cup lemon-lime drink soft
• 1 serving vegetable oil 

Equipment

• frying pan
• paper towels

Directions

1. Arrange cucumber slices between layers of paper towels.
2. Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, and let stand 20 minutes.
3. Combine cornstarch and next 3 ingredients. Stir in soft drink and egg. Dip cucumber slices into batter.
4. Pour oil to depth of 1/2 inch into a large cast-iron or heavy skillet; heat to 37
5. Fry cucumbers, 6 to 8 at a time, about 1 1/2 minutes on each side or until golden.
6. Drain on paper towels.
7. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, and serve immediately with dressing or sauce.
8. Note: We tested with White Lily Self-Rising White Cornmeal
9. Mix.