Delicious Golden Fried Zucchini Squash Blossoms Recipe

5 from 1 vote

Delicious Golden Fried Zucchini Squash Blossoms Recipe

This golden fried zucchini squash blossoms recipe is one of my favorite things. Crispy, golden brown, and full of delicate flavor. I make these a few times every year during the growing season.

Prep Time10

Cook Time3

Total Time13

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: appetizer recipe, easy recipe, made from scratch, snack recipe, zucchini recipe

Servings: Servings

Calories: 61kcal

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Equipment

Saucepan

cast iron skillet

Ingredients

18 Fresh Squash Blossoms Zucchini Flowers, gently cleaned and dried
1 Cup Pancake Batter Mix
¾ Cup Beer lemon-lime soda (like Sprite or 7UP), or soda water
Enough oil for frying olive, vegetable, or canola
Optional garnish: lemon zest Parmesan cheese, or fresh herbs. Pinch of salt and black pepper, to taste.

Instructions

Prepare the blossoms. Check each blossom carefully for insects. Remove the stamen but leave a bit of the stem for easy handling. Pat dry with paper towels. The delicate petal can tear easily.
18 Fresh Squash Blossoms
Make the batter. In a medium bowl or large bowl, whisk together the pancake mix, and cold beer until smooth and the consistency is like heavy cream.
1 Cup Pancake Batter Mix, ¾ Cup Beer
Heat the oil. Pour enough oil into a nonstick pan or frying pan to reach about ½ inch depth. Heat over medium heat until hot oil reaches ~350°F.
Enough oil for frying
Fry the blossoms. Dip each blossom by the stem into the batter, letting excess batter drip off. Fry 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a wire rack or cooling rack over paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serve. Sprinkle with sea salt, black pepper, and a touch of lemon zest. Enjoy while warm for best results.
Optional garnish: lemon zest

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