Deep Fried Green Beans

Prep = 10 min; Inactive = 15 min; Cook = 3 min; 8 servings

Ingredients

• 1 pound green beans
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup cornmeal
• oil for frying

Directions

Toss the green beans with salt and cayenne.  Soak in buttermilk for 15 minutes.

Season the cornmeal with salt and cayenne and dredge the beans in the mixture.

Deep-fry in 375 degree oil for 2 or 3 minutes.