Best 6 Fried Green Cucumbers Recipes
Fried green cucumbers are a delightful Southern dish that offers a unique and flavorful taste experience. They have a crispy outer layer and a soft, slightly tangy interior. The key to cooking perfect fried green cucumbers is to use young, tender cucumbers that are free of seeds. Once you've selected the right cucumbers, you'll need to slice them thinly and coat them in a batter made from flour, eggs, and milk. Then, fry the cucumbers in hot oil until they are golden brown and crispy. Serve them hot with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
FRIED CUCUMBERS
A recipe from a local guy who does a produce show on our local news. I haven't tried this yet, but it looks interesting.
Provided by Aggiezoey
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 1 bunch
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Note - the orginal recipe didn't have ingredient amounts. When I submitted the recipe, Zaar wouldn't take it without amounts, so I just estimated. I haven't tried this recipe, and I'm just posting as a request from one of the message board topics. So go easy on the ratings and please provide tips.
- Select cucumbers that are firm and preferably thin-skinned and small-seeded.
- Peel, if you wish, slice into 1/8" slices and dip in beaten egg mixture (the eggs with milk). Dredge in flour or preferably Italian seasoned bread crumbs.
- Fry in margarine or vegetable oil till browned on both sides.
- Drain on a paper towel, salt and pepper and top with Parmesan cheese. A great appetizer or side dish.
- Note - hot sauce in the egg mixture or cayenne in the flour or breadcrumbs might kick it up a bit.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 822.2, Fat 20.1, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 449.3, Sodium 1714.9, Carbohydrate 121.1, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 11.4, Protein 40.1
FRIED CUCUMBERS
My husband isn't crazy about fried green tomatoes, but he loves these. This is a different and easy way to use up all the cucumbers in the garden! They can be dipped in ranch dressing, horseradish sauce, or salsa.
Provided by Carmen
Categories Side Dish Vegetables
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large heavy skillet over medium high heat. Line a plate with a paper towel; set aside.
- Roll the cucumber slices in the cornmeal. Fry the slices in the hot oil, a few at a time, until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer the cucumbers to the prepared plate; sprinkle with salt to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 391.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32.4 g, Fat 28.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 5.2 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
FRIED CUCUMBERS
If you love fried green tomatoes, fried pickles, or crispy fried zucchini, then you'll love this breaded cucumber snack! With only a few ingredients, you can easily fry these up or use an air fryer. So easy!
Provided by Melanie
Categories Appetizer
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oil for frying to 350 degrees.
- Slice cucumber into medium-sized disks or any shape you'd like.
- . Grab 3 bowls. Combine dry mix into a bowl. Wisk the wet mix into its own bowl. Combined crunchy top mix into its own bowl.
- With your right hand, drop a piece of cucumber into the dry mixture. Coat all sides and shake off excess. Drop into the wet mixture.
- With your left hand, flip the cucumber around to get it well coated in the wet mixture. Shake off any excess, then drop it into the crunchy top mixture.
- With your right hand, add some crunchy mixture to the cucumber and push it into all sides. Gently remove the cucumber and place it on a baking sheet. Repeat until all the cucumber slices are coated.
- Once the oil is hot, fry the cucumber in small batches. They'll cook quickly, so remove them once golden brown. *If your oil is too cold, then the batter will come out soggy, so start with one cucumber.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving, Calories 150 kcal, Carbohydrate 23.8 g, Protein 3.2 g, Fat 20 g
SAUTEED CUCUMBERS WITH GREEN HERBS
Sautéeing cucumbers with green herbs is a surprisingly delicious way to prepare the produce.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Quick & Easy Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- With a vegetable peeler, peel skin of cucumber in lengthwise strips, alternating and removing about half of the skin. Cut cucumbers in half lengthwise, and scoop out the seeds with a teaspoon. Cut each half lengthwise in 3 or 4 wedges, then crosswise into 2-inch lengths.
- Bring a pan of salted water to a boil, add cucumbers, and simmer until almost tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add cooked cucumbers, mint or dill, and pepper to taste. Cook until cucumbers are very hot, about 1 minute.
FRIED GREEN CUCUMBERS
Fried Green Cucumbers is made almost by the same steps as fried green tomatoes.
Provided by adturbeville
Categories Vegetable Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Whisk the flour together with 2 tablespoons salt and 2 tablespoons pepper in a mixing bowl; set aside. Beat the eggs in a separate mixing bowl; whisk in the milk, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper until smooth.
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Dip the cucumber slices into the beaten egg, then press into the flour. Gently place the cucumber slices into the hot oil and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate, allowing to cool 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 549.6 calories, Carbohydrate 56.4 g, Cholesterol 233.7 mg, Fat 29.4 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 16.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 4169 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
OKLAHOMA-STYLE FRIED CUCUMBERS
I was looking for different ways to fix cucumbers as I have a lot coming on in the garden. I found this on www,justvegetablerecipes.com.
Provided by Barb G.
Categories Vegetable
Time 35m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Dip cucumber slices in egg, then dredge in bread crumbs.
- Heat a large skillet over mediun-high heat, add oil: Fry cucumbers slices until browned, turning once.
- Drain well on paper towels, Serve hot.
Tips:
- Choose small to medium-sized cucumbers that are firm and have a deep green color.
- Slice the cucumbers thinly and evenly, about 1/4-inch thick, to ensure they cook evenly.
- Soak the cucumber slices in buttermilk or a mixture of flour, eggs, and milk for at least 30 minutes to help the batter adhere.
- Use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet or a heavy-bottomed frying pan to fry the cucumbers.
- Heat the oil to a medium-high temperature before adding the cucumbers, to prevent them from sticking to the pan.
- Fry the cucumbers in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan and ensure they cook evenly.
- Cook the cucumbers until they are golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Drain the fried cucumbers on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Season the cucumbers with salt and pepper, or other desired seasonings, immediately after frying.
- Serve the fried cucumbers hot as an appetizer or side dish.
Conclusion:
Fried green cucumbers are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer or side dish. With their crispy coating and tangy flavor, they are a perfect addition to any meal. Experimenting with different dipping sauces and seasonings can create a variety of unique and flavorful combinations. Whether you prefer a classic buttermilk batter or a more creative coating, fried green cucumbers are sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
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