Batter for Zucchini

📜 Collection: Unknown Eighteen | ✍️ Attribution: Jill Buchholz | 📂 Category: Sides A crispy and flavorful batter for zucchini sticks, featuring a blend of cornmeal, flour, and spices. Perfect for deep frying into golden, crunchy bites.


Prep TimeCook TimeInactive / Chill TimeYield / Servings
15 mins10 minsNone4 servings

🔪 Key Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Deep fryer or skillet

Ingredients

Batter Ingredients

MeasurementsIngredientsPrep / Notes
3ZucchiniLarge, sliced or stick cut
1 cupFlourStandard
1/2 cupCornmealStandard
2EggsBeaten
1/2 cup plusMilkAs needed
1/2 tspPaprikaStandard
To tasteSaltStandard
To tastePepperStandard
1 tspSugarStandard

Instructions

Preparation and Frying

  1. Stir and mix 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup cornmeal, 2 eggs, 1/2 cup plus milk, 1/2 tsp paprika, salt, pepper, and 1 tsp sugar all together in a mixing bowl until smooth.
  2. Dip 3 large zucchini (sliced or stick) in batter.
  3. Deep fry in Crisco until golden brown and crispy.

💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Best prepared fresh just before frying.


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