Description
Crispy cucumber blossom fritters bring Mediterranean charm to home kitchens, highlighting delicate flower petals and garden-fresh ingredients. Sizzling with herbal notes and golden crunch, these fritters offer a delightful experience you can savor alongside tangy homemade sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 1.5–2 cups cucumber plant blossoms (male blossoms only, washed and dried)
- ¼–½ cup finely diced scallions
- 1 egg (beaten)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp sweet paprika
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, to taste)
- 2 tbsps mayonnaise
- 2 tbsps ketchup
- ⅓ cup club soda or unflavored seltzer
- Splash of hot sauce (to taste)
- Squeeze of lime juice (to taste)
Instructions
- Preparation: Gather all ingredients and equipment, ensuring everything is measured and within reach for seamless cooking.
- Oil Heating: Warm vegetable oil in a deep pan to 325-350°F, testing readiness by dropping a wooden toothpick that should create gentle bubbles upon contact.
- Dry Mixture: Combine flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, and Italian herbs in a large mixing bowl, whisking until thoroughly blended.
- Liquid Integration: Whisk egg with club soda until light and frothy, creating an aerated base for the batter.
- Batter Creation: Merge liquid and dry ingredients, stirring until just combined, allowing slight lumps to remain for optimal texture.
- Ingredient Incorporation: Gently fold cucumber blossoms and scallions into the batter, maintaining delicate mixture consistency.
- Frying Process: Carefully drop spoonfuls of batter into hot oil, cooking 3-5 minutes and turning once to achieve golden-brown crispiness across all fritters.
- Finishing Touches: Drain fritters on paper towels to remove excess oil, ensuring maximum crunchiness.
- Sauce Preparation: Whisk mayonnaise, ketchup, hot sauce, and lime juice together to create a vibrant, tangy dipping companion.
- Serving: Plate warm fritters alongside zesty sauce, ready for immediate enjoyment.
Notes
- Optimize Oil Temperature: Maintain a consistent 325-350°F for perfectly crispy fritters without burning, using a wooden toothpick to check bubble formation.
- Prevent Batter Overmixing: Gently fold ingredients to keep batter light and airy, avoiding tough fritters by mixing just until combined.
- Control Frying Technique: Use tablespoon-sized portions and avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure even golden-brown coloration and maximum crispiness.
- Sauce Customization: Adjust dipping sauce ingredients to taste, balancing heat and tanginess for a personalized flavor experience.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg