Fried Cucumbers

Ingredients

• Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• ¾ cup cornstarch
• ½ cup self-rising white cornmeal mix
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper
• ¾ cup lemon-lime soft drink
• + 3 more ingredients
• • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • Ranch dressing or desired sauce
  • 4 small Kirby cucumbers (about 1 lb.), cut into 1/8- to 1/4-inch-thick slices

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 skil...

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