Batter-Fried Zucchini
- Ready In:
- 1hr 10mins
- Ingredients:
- 11
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 354.88 ml all-purpose flour, divided
- 29.58 ml cornstarch
- 2.46 ml baking powder
- 2.46 ml salt
- 3.69 ml lemon pepper
- 1.23 ml onion powder
- 236.59 ml milk
- 1 large egg
- 453.59 g fresh zucchini (about 3 medium) or 453.59 g summer squash (about 3 medium)
- butter flavor shortening, for frying
- grated parmesan cheese
directions
- COMBINE 1 cup flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, lemon pepper, onion powder, milk and egg in medium bowl. Blend until smooth. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
- PLACE remaining 1/2 cup flour in plastic or paper bag. Cut zucchini into 1/4-inch diagonal slices. Rinse and pat dry. Shake slices in flour to coat.
- MELT shortening to a depth of 2 to 3 inches in a deep fryer or deep saucepan; heat to 375ºF. Dip floured zucchini in chilled batter. Let excess drip back into bowl.
- FRY a few at a time in hot oil 4 to 4 1/2 minutes, or until golden brown, turning several times. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately or keep warm in 175ºF oven. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.
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