Fried Zucchini Flowers

Name: Fried Zucchini Flowers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: zucchini flowers; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 cup milk; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon olive oil; vegetable oil for frying

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Deep-fried zucchini flowers are our favorite summer treat. In our family, we grow zucchini just for the flowers! Hope you enjoy them as much as we do.

Recipe by Karen Gallinetti

Updated on June 5, 2023

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

6

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Ingredients

6 zucchini flowers
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
½ cup milk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 quart vegetable oil for frying, or as needed

Directions

Clean zucchini flowers and dry with a paper towel.
Mix flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Whisk milk, eggs, and olive oil together in a separate bowl; stir in flour mixture until batter is smooth.
Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.
Working in batches if needed, dip flowers into the batter, then gently place into the hot oil. Fry until golden and crispy, 2 to 5 minutes. Transfer fried flowers to a paper towel-lined plate and season with salt.

Editor's Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of breading ingredients. The actual amount of breading 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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

1432	Calories
149g	Fat
23g	Carbs
7g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 1432
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 149g	191%
Saturated Fat 12g	59%
Cholesterol 64mg	21%
Sodium 473mg	21%
Total Carbohydrate 23g	8%
Dietary Fiber 3g	9%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 7g
Vitamin C 26mg	129%
Calcium 118mg	9%
Iron 2mg	12%
Potassium 602mg	13%

* 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.