Fried Zucchini Flowers Recipe | PIATTO RECIPES Italian Cooking

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour adds fiber while cornstarch makes a lighter batter.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

Remove the tough outer leaves from the zucchini flowers.

Remove the stamen or pistol from the zucchini flowers using fingers or kitchen scissors.

Combine all-purpose flour with cold carbonated water to make a thin batter, similar to crepe batter.

Add a few ice cubes to the batter to keep it cold.

Heat peanut oil to 340 degrees Fahrenheit (170 degrees Celsius).

Dip the zucchini flowers gently in the batter and shake off the excess.

Carefully add the battered flowers to the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.

Use a fork to separate the flowers if they cling together in the oil.

Fry until the bottom is crispy, then flip and finish frying until crispy on both sides.

Transfer the fried flowers to an absorbent towel and salt immediately.

Serve the fried zucchini flowers, optionally using panko for a Japanese style.

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