Zucchini Flower Fritters / Frittelle di Fiori di Zucca

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Aug 20
2 min read

If you are looking for a delicious appetizer that captures the flavours of summer, these batter fried zucchini flowers are the perfect addition to your menu. An ideal dish to brighten up your table with taste and simplicity!

Zucchini flowers (blossoms) are typically ready to be picked from mid/end July and during the month of August. Take advantage of this “short zucchini flower season” to make this delicious appetizing dish that can be served as an antipasto, snack or a light meal !

INGREDIENTS:

15 zucchini flowers (sliced and chopped)

1 red banana pepper (thinly sliced and diced)

1 medium sized zucchini (thinly sliced and diced)

BATTER:

2-2 1/4 cups (240-300 g) flour

2 cups (500 ml) water

3/4 cup (75 g) grated cheese (we used Parmigiano Reggiano)

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. black pepper

1 tsp. baking powder

Neutral oil for frying

DIRECTIONS:

1a) Zucchini flowers: remove the outer petals, the inner stamen and the stems. Rinse under very slow streaming cold water. Pat dry with paper towels. No stress should the flowers tear as they will be chopped.

1b) Rinse the banana pepper & zucchini. Pat dry. Thinly slide & dice.

2) In a large bowl, add flour, baking powder, salt & pepper. Mix well.

3) Stir in the beaten eggs. Add water (a bit at at time) stirring in between each addition until well incorporated.

4) Add the grated cheese. Mix well. You should have achieved the consistency of a pancake-like batter. Batter is too loose, add a bit more flour.

Batter too thick, add a bit more water.

5) Add the chopped zucchini flowers, banana pepper & zucchini. Mix well.

6) Pour approximately 1” (2.5 cm) neutral oil of your choice into a frying pan, over medium/high heat. Test by adding a few drops of the batter.

7) Using 2 tablespoons (or an ice cream scooper) gently drop the prepared batter mixture into the pan. If needed, flatten out the batter with the back of the spoon. Do not over crowd.

8) Fry until the underside is deep golden. Flip & cook the other side. Approximately 2-3 minutes each side.

9) Place on a dish lined with paper towels to absorb the excess oil.