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 Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 10 mins | None | 4 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Deep fryer or skillet
Ingredients
Batter Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Zucchini | Large, sliced or stick cut |
| 1 cup | Flour | Standard |
| 1/2 cup | Cornmeal | Standard |
| 2 | Eggs | Beaten |
| 1/2 cup plus | Milk | As needed |
| 1/2 tsp | Paprika | Standard |
| To taste | Salt | Standard |
| To taste | Pepper | Standard |
| 1 tsp | Sugar | Standard |
Instructions
Preparation and Frying
- 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.
- Dip 3 large zucchini (sliced or stick) in batter.
- Deep fry in Crisco until golden brown and crispy.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Best prepared fresh just before frying.
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