Dairy-Free & Egg-Free Fried Zucchini Flowers

Ingredients

• 12 each Zucchini Flowers
• 1 cup Rice Flour
• 1/4 cup Cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1 cup Sparkling Water
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 2 cups Sunflower Oil (for frying)

Instructions

1. 1Gently rinse the zucchini flowers and pat them dry with a paper towel. Carefully remove the stamen from the center of each flower.
2. 2In a bowl, whisk together the rice flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.
3. 3Slowly add the sparkling water to the dry ingredients, whisking until a smooth batter forms.
4. 4Heat the sunflower oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
5. 5Dip each zucchini flower into the batter, making sure it is fully coated.
6. 6Carefully place the battered zucchini flowers into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
7. 7Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
8. 8Remove the fried zucchini flowers from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
9. 9Serve immediately.

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