Fried Green Beans

In a medium bowl– combine 1 cup flour, 1 cup coarse yellow cornmeal, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper

and 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne red pepper.

Whisk together.

Pour 1 cup whole buttermilk into a separate bowl for drenching beans–

1 pound, ends trimmed.

Dip,

coat into dry mixture of cornmeal and seasonings.  Fry in batches in a large Dutch oven, oil to a depth of 2 inches.  (Oil should be heated over medium-high heat to 375 degrees.)  Until golden and crisp, fry for approximately 3 to 5 minutes per batch.  Remove from oil and drain onto paper towels.  Serve warm and serve with zesty dipping sauce of

1/3 cup mayonnaise, 1/3 cup ketchup, 1 tablespoon Worchestershire sauce, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper and 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt.

Lastly, add chipotle chili pepper; whisk to blend.