Zucchini Blossom Fritters Recipe

Name: Zucchini Blossom Fritters
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 whole Squash Blossoms; 1 clove Garlic, Sliced; 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 1 Tablespoon Chopped Fresh Basil Leaves, Plus More For Optional Garnish; 3 Tablespoons Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese; 1 whole Egg; 1/2 cups Milk; 1 cup Flour; 1 teaspoon Baking Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt; Vegetable Oil, For Frying

Servings: persons

1
Prepare the squash blossoms by inspecting each flower for dirt, or bugs (little critters do like to hide inside them).
2
Give them a gentle rinse with water and dry with paper towels.
3
Remove the pistil from inside each flower.
4
Note: For this application, its fine to cut a slit alongside the length of each flower, to make removal easier.
5
You wouldnt want to do this if you were stuffing the blossoms.
6
I also like to remove the little green spikes from around the stem of the flowers.
7
Saute the blossoms with the garlic and olive oil, in a skillet over medium high heat until softened and lightly browned.
8
Remove from the skillet and coarsely chop.
9
Transfer to a bowl and add in the chopped basil leaves, Parmesan cheese, egg, and milk.
10
Use a fork to gently beat the ingredients together.
11
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
12
Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl and stir to combine.
13
The mixture should be slightly thicker than pancake batter.
14
If needed, add in a bit more milk.
15
Pour enough vegetable oil into a skillet to coat the bottom by about a 1/4; heat over medium high heat.
16
Scoop the batter by the heaping tablespoonful and drop into the hot oil.
17
Use the back of a spoon to flatten each fritter slightly.
18
Cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes.
19
Flip the fritter over and brown the other side.
20
Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
21
Sprinkle lightly with some coarse salt and chopped fresh basil.
22
Serve while hot.

248

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Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 whole Squash Blossoms, 1 clove Garlic, Sliced, 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, 1 Tablespoon Chopped Fresh Basil Leaves, Plus More For Optional Garnish, and more.

Yes, Zucchini Blossom Fritters 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Zucchini Blossom Fritters

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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