Pan Fried Fennel - RIDGE TO REEF FARM, ST CROIX USVI

Ingredients

• 2 medium fennel bulbs
• 1 cup all-purpose flour, for dredging
• 1 1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs, for dredging
• 2 teaspoons coarse salt, plus more for seasoning
• 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, plus more for seasoning
• 3 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil, just enough to yield about 1/4 inch in the pan