Zucchini Flower Fritters
Ingredients
- 20-25 Zucchini Flowers, chopped
- 1 cup AP Flour
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- Pepper to Taste
- 1 Large Egg
- 1/2 - 3/4 cup Seltzer Water
- 1/4-1/3 cup Pecorino Romano
- 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp Fresh Basil, Basil
Instructions
- Clean the Zucchini flowers, by removing the stem and stamen and giving it a gentle wash in cold water. Lay out on paper towel to dry.
- Chop the flower into three parts and set aside.
- Make the batter: Into a bowl add flour, salt, pepper and mix.
- Whisk the egg and add it to the flour, along with seltzer water. Start out with 1/2 cup of seltzer and mix. If the batter is too thick add some seltzer a few tablespoons at at time until you achieve a pancake like batter.
- Add in grated cheese, parsley, basil and mix.
- Gently fold in the flowers and make sure to coat everything.
- Into a fry pan, add olive oil or canola oil. Once the oil is hot, drop tablespoonfuls into the oil and flatten slightly. Fry until golden brown on each side.
- Place on a wire rack to drain and sprinkle with salt while still hot.
Video
@frannielovesfood Zucchini Flower Fritters 🌸 INGREDIENTS   * 20-25 Zucchini Flowers, chopped * 1 cup AP Flour * 1/2 tsp Salt * Pepper to Taste * 1 Large Egg * 1/2 – 3/4 cup Seltzer Water * 1/4-1/3 cup Pecorino Romano * 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped * 1 tbsp Fresh Basil, Basil #zucchini #zucchiniflowers #frannielovesfood #italianfood #italianfoodlover #foodtiktok #italianfoodtok #recipes #homecooking
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