Deep-Fried Zucchini Blossoms are a truly delicious traditional Italian dish that you can prepare for many occasions.
Perfect as a tasty appetizer or starter during a nice dinner where fried food takes center stage, there are many ways to prepare zucchini blossoms: from the classic battered version to tempura-style, and stuffed variations.
Not only are there different ways to cook zucchini blossoms, but each region and family has its own traditional recipe passed down through generations. The common thread among these recipes is that fried zucchini blossoms must always be crispy, which is why we’ve added rice flour to the traditional all-purpose flour for truly outstanding results.
As you’ll see in our variations, you can enrich your fried zucchini blossoms with different fillings, and you can also modify the batter preparation by substituting sparkling water with ice-cold beer, or all-purpose flour with quinoa flour to create extra-crispy beer-battered zucchini blossoms.
Let’s now see how to prepare perfect crispy fried zucchini blossoms together.
Note: Zucchini blossoms (also known as squash blossoms) can be found at farmers’ markets, specialty grocers, or Italian markets during summer months. If unavailable, you might need to grow your own zucchini plants or check with local farmers. There’s no real substitute for this unique ingredient.
