Batter-Fried Zucchini Spears with Basil – a delicious recipe with flour, beer, salt, zucchini, basil, vegetable oil. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Vegetarian
Servings:persons
1
In a bowl whisk together flour, beer, and salt and season with pepper.
2
Halve zucchini crosswise.
3
Cut each half into 6 spears and put, skin side down, on a cutting board.
4
With a sharp thin knife cut a lengthwise slit about 1/2 inch deep along top edge of each spear.
5
Halve basil leaves lengthwise and, using dull side of a small knife, push a half leaf into slit of each spear.
6
In an 8-inch heavy saucepan or deep skillet heat 1 inch oil over moderate heat until a deep-fat thermometer registers 375 F.
7
Working in batches of 6, coat spears in batter, letting excess drip off, and fry until deep golden, about 2 minutes, transferring with tongs to paper towels to drain.
272
kcal
Calories
12
g
Fat
37
g
Carbs
14
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup beer, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 2 medium zucchini (about 3/4 pound), and more.
Yes, Batter-Fried Zucchini Spears with Basil falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.
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