Fried Zucchini Flowers

Dip zucchini flowers into a simple batter and cook in oil to produce quick and easy fried zucchini flowers that make a great seasonal appetizer.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 247 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• vegetable oil for frying
• 1 teaspoon salt
• salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• zucchini flowers
• 0.5 cup milk

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Clean flowers and dry with a paper towel.

Step 2

Mix flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Whisk eggs, milk, and olive oil together in a separate bowl; stir in flour mixture until batter is smooth.

Step 3

Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.

Step 4

Dip flowers in the batter and fry in the hot oil until golden and crispy, 2 to 5 minutes, working in batches as needed. Transfer fried flowers to a paper towel-lined plate; sprinkle salt over each.