Fried Zucchini Flowers

Fresh zucchini flowers are dipped in an easy batter, then fried until golden and crispy — a must-try treat when it's zucchini season!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Clean zucchini flowers and dry with a paper towel.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Working in batches if needed, dip flowers into the batter, then gently place into the hot oil. Fry until golden and crispy, 2 to 5 minutes. Transfer fried flowers to a paper towel-lined plate and season with salt.