Fried Squash Blossoms Recipe
This Fried Squash Blossom recipe is a great way to bring the fresh tastes of early summer right onto your plate! The delicate flavor of the edible flowers contrasts wonderfully with the crispness of the tempura-like batter!
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 12 fresh zucchini blossoms stamens removed
- 1 (4-ounce) package garlic & herb goat cheese
- ¼ cup freshly grated gruyere cheese
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup ice cold water or more as needed
- 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Carefully rinse and dry the squash blossoms, if needed, to remove any dirt. Remove the stamens and discard.12 fresh zucchini blossoms
- In a medium bowl, stir together the goat cheese, gruyere cheese, and egg yolk. Transfer to a piping bag, pastry bag, or large Ziploc bag with the tip cut off of one corner.1 (4-ounce) package garlic & herb goat cheese, ¼ cup freshly grated gruyere cheese, 1 large egg yolk
- Pipe about 1 tablespoon of the goat cheese filling into each zucchini blossom, being careful not to overfill and burst the flowers. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- When ready to begin frying, whisk flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt in a medium mixing bowl to combine. Whisk in ice water to form a smooth batter about the same thickness as a pancake batter. Try not to overmix the batter and be sure to use ice-cold water to prevent help prevent the gluten in the flour from developing.1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup cornstarch, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ cup ice cold water
- Heat about 1-inch of oil in a skillet or frying pan until it reaches 350°F on an instant digital thermometer. Dip each filled blossom into the batter, letting any excess batter drip off, then fry for 1-2 minutes, flipping halfway through, until a pale golden brown. Only fry 3-4 at a time so as not to crowd the pan.2 cups vegetable oil
- Carefully transfer the fried zucchini blossoms to a wire rack set over a baking sheet lined with paper towels to drain.
Notes
Storage
- Make Ahead: Fill the blossoms with the cheese mixture and refrigerate for a few hours before coating them in the batter and frying them.
- Store: Place any leftovers on a paper towel-lined plate, cover lightly with plastic wrap, and store in the refrigerator to be consumed within one day. Reheat in an oven, toaster oven, or air fryer.
- Freeze: Freezing is not recommended for this recipe.
QR code
Scan this QR code with your phone's camera to view this recipe on your mobile device.
