Beer-Battered Pumpkin With Dipping Sauce Recipe

Name: Beer-Battered Pumpkin With Dipping Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Vegetable oil; 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, divided; 1 (12-oz.) bottle cold light beer (such as Corona Light); 1/2 (3-lb.) sugar pumpkin, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges; 15 large fresh sage leaves; 1 garlic clove; 1/2 cup low-fat Greek yogurt; 1/4 cup buttermilk; 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce (such as Tabasco); 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

Vegetable oil
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 tablespoon plus 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, divided
1 (12-oz.) bottle cold light beer (such as Corona Light)
1/2 (3-lb.) sugar pumpkin, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges
15 large fresh sage leaves
1 garlic clove
1/2 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce (such as Tabasco)
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1
Pour oil to a depth of 1 1/2 inches in a Dutch oven; heat over medium-high heat to 350u00b0.
2
Whisk together flour, cornstarch, and 1 Tbsp. salt in a large bowl; whisk in beer. Dip pumpkin wedges in batter, allowing excess batter to drip off. (Pumpkin should be very lightly coated.)
3
Gently lower pumpkin into hot oil, using tongs. Fry pumpkin, in 3 batches, 3 to 4 minutes or until tender inside and light brown outside, turning once. Place fried pumpkin on a wire rack in a jelly-roll pan; season with salt. Repeat procedure with sage leaves, frying 1 minute on each side.
4
Place peeled garlic clove on a cutting board; smash garlic, using flat side of knife, to make a paste. Whisk together garlic, yogurt, next 3 ingredients, and remaining 1/2 tsp. salt. Serve yogurt mixture with fried pumpkin and sage leaves.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Vegetable oil, 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, divided, and more.

Yes, Beer-Battered Pumpkin With Dipping Sauce falls under the Snacks & Appetizers 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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Beer-Battered Pumpkin With Dipping Sauce

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