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Spicy "Fried" Cucumbers

Sliced, seeded cucumbers are dipped in a spicy batter, rolled in a seasoned panko topping and air-fried for a delightfully spicy crunchy snack.

Course Appetizer, Side Dish, snacks, vegan snack
Cuisine American, appetizer, vegan snack, Vegetables
Keyword fried cucumbers
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 200 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 6-7 inch cucumbers sliced into spears, seeded

The Batter

  • ½ cup flour (may use gluten-free)
  • ⅓ cup unflavored plant based milk
  • ⅔ cup hot sauce I used Franks
  • ½ tsp salt

Crunchy Topping

  • 1⅓ cups plain panko bread crumbs may sub with gluten free bread crumbs
  • ⅓ cup nutritional yeast
  • 1 tsp celery salt
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional for more kick) 1
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (optional-may omit for oil free)

Instructions

  1. If using the oven, preheat to 425° F. Line baking sheet with parchmnet paper. If using air-fryer, skip to next step.

  2. Wash, dry and halve cucumbers lengthwise. Slice each ahlf into four spears and cut out seeds. Cut each spear in half to en up with about 32 3 inch sticks.

  3. Pat spears dry with towel.

  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together batter ingredients until well-combined.

  5. In a second bowl, mix together topping ingredients.

  6. Take one cucumber stick, dip in batter and gently shake off excess.

  7. Place coated stick in topping bowl and gently coat.

  8. Pick up by ends and place on plate or baking sheet if using oven. Repeat with rest of cucumber sticks.

  9. If using air-fryer, place coated spears in basket, taking care not to place too close together.

    Aif fry for 10-11 minutes.

  10. If using oven, bake for about 10 minutes until crispy.

  11. Remove to plate and serve with favorite dip.