Panko Cucumber Nuggets

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cucumber
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 egg
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs, bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon cilantro
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon celery salt
• 1/8 teaspoon chili powder
• vegetable oil
• ranch dressing (or salad dressing of your choice)

Recipe

• 1 peel cucumber and cut into 1 inch chunks.
• 2 put the flour in one bowl, the egg in a second (and scramble it with a fork a little), and put the panko, cheese, and spices in a wide shallow bowl.
• 3 coat cucumber chunks in flour, then the scrambled egg, then rolls in the panko spice mixture to coat.
• 4 place your coated chunks on a plate and put in the fridge for 20 minutes.
• 5 put enough oil into a small frying pan to cover the bottom generously. put on low to medium heat. i tested my oil with a bit of breadcrumbs to see when it was hot enough.
• 6 fry your chunks in batches, making sure to brown each side. i found it easiest to turn them with some tongs.
• 7 place finished nuggets on a plate with a paper towel to drain off any extra oil.
• 8 stick toothpicks in them and put a little dressing in a bowl for dipping. crispy, crunchy on the outside, juicy and warm on the inside.