Dairy-Free Fried Zucchini Flowers

Ingredients

• 12 each Zucchini Flowers
• 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
• 3/4 cup Sparkling Water
• For frying as needed Olive Oil
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 1/8 teaspoon Black Pepper

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1Gently rinse the 12 Zucchini Flowers and carefully pat them dry. Then, carefully remove the stamen from the center of each flower.
2. 2In a bowl, whisk together the 1 cup All-Purpose Flour, 3/4 cup Sparkling Water, 1/4 teaspoon Salt, and 1/8 teaspoon Black Pepper until the batter is smooth. Let this batter rest for 10 minutes.
3. 3Heat enough Olive Oil for frying in a large skillet or deep fryer over medium-high heat until it reaches 175°C.
4. 4Dip each prepared zucchini flower into the rested batter, making sure it is fully coated.
5. 5Carefully place the battered zucchini flowers, one by one, into the hot Olive Oil. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, until they are golden brown and crispy.
6. 6Using a slotted spoon or tongs, remove the fried zucchini flowers from the hot oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
7. 7Serve the Dairy-Free Fried Zucchini Flowers immediately.

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