Fried Squash Blossoms Snack
Savvy gardeners know that flowers from plants in the squash family make flavorful fare. Remove only the male blossoms—those with thin, trim stems—if you'd also like to harvest some squash. You'll find these to be a treat that's tender on the inside and crisp on the outside.—Lynn Buxkemper, Slaton, Texas4 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 30 min.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- Additional oil for frying
- 12 large freshly picked squash blossoms
Directions
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, garlic salt and
- cumin. In another bowl, beat egg, milk and oil; add to dry
- ingredients and stir until smooth. In a skillet, heat 2 in. of oil
- to 375°. Dip blossoms into batter and fry in oil a few at a time
- until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Keep warm until serving. Yield:
- 4 servings.