Fried Cucumbers
Fried Cucumbers pair tender, juicy slices with a crisp cornmeal coating for a golden bite that’s both light and satisfying. The contrast of fresh cucumber and crunchy crust makes this a standout snack or side, perfect for warm-weather gatherings or as a quick, interesting appetizer.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Fried Cucumbers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.95 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 46
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 33
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 13
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat the vegetable oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Line a plate with a paper towel; set it aside.
- 2
Coat 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.
- 3
Move the cucumbers to the prepared plate; sprinkle with salt to serve.
- Calories 415.83 kcal High 21%
- Protein 3.37 g Low Source 7%
- Carbohydrate 38.89 g 14%
- Total Fat 28.9 g High 37%
- Saturated Fat 3.88 g Moderate 19%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 191.63 mg Moderate 8%
- Dietary Fiber 4.52 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 1.13 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 0.89 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 1.13 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 157.86 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 60.86 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 30.1 mg Good Source 33%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Fried Cucumbers is made with 4 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cornmeal, Cucumber, Salt, and Vegetable Oil. Each serving provides about 415.83 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Fried Cucumbers made of?
- The main ingredients are Cornmeal, Cucumber, Salt, Vegetable Oil. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Fried Cucumbers?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 415.83 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Fried Cucumbers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Fried Cucumbers healthy?
- Fried Cucumbers has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 415.83 calories and 3.37 g of protein, or 7% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 191.63 mg (8% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.88 g (19% of the Daily Value). It contains Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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