Recipes Appetizers and Snacks Deep-Fried Dandelions 4.2 (5) 5 Reviews 2 Photos The edible flowers on these weeds are nutritional powerhouses, bursting with vitamin C, and they taste amazing when coated in this tempura-style batter and fried. Serve fried dandelion flowers as an appetizer or a crunchy topper for your favorite spring salad. Recipe by Leslie Kelly Updated on September 13, 2022 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 2 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 30 dandelions Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 30 dandelion flowers 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon curry powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 large egg ½ cup lager-style beer, or more if needed 2 cups canola oil for frying Directions Wash dandelions under cool running water and dry on paper towels. Remove the green tendrils behind each flower. Set aside. Mix together flour, curry powder, and salt in a small bowl or measuring cup. Beat egg in a large bowl; stir in flour mixture until smooth. Pour in beer; mix until batter is similar to runny pancake batter. Add more beer if batter is too thick. Heat oil in a small saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). If you don't have a thermometer, heat oil until it begins to shimmer. Working in batches, dip dandelion flowers into batter, then gently drop in hot oil and fry until golden, about 3 minutes. Transfer cooked flowers to crumpled paper towels or a wire rack; serve warm. Tips This recipe makes enough batter for more dandelions and works well for onion rings. Editor's Note: Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of batter ingredients. The actual amount of batter consumed will vary. We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 167 Calories 9g Fat 18g Carbs 4g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 167 % Daily Value * Total Fat 9g 11% Saturated Fat 1g 6% Cholesterol 31mg 10% Sodium 215mg 9% Total Carbohydrate 18g 6% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Total Sugars 0g Protein 4g Vitamin C 4mg 18% Calcium 29mg 2% Iron 2mg 8% Potassium 84mg 2% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved