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Unbelievable Crispy Zucchini or Pumpkin Blossoms Recipe!

My Italian grandmother makes these every year when the zucchini in her garden start to blossom. She is Sicilian and calls them ‘cripelli.’ It’s sort of like a fritter and so yummy. As an alternative, you could also chop up the blossoms and mix them up in the batter and drop by teaspoons into the hot oil.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • ⅔cupall-purpose flour

  • 1teaspoonbaking powder

  • 3leavesfresh basil, minced

  • 2tablespoonsfinely grated Parmesan cheese

  • 2tablespoonscold water

  • 2eggs, beaten

  • 3cupsoil for frying

  • 12pumpkin or zucchini blossoms

Cooking Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, basil and Parmesan cheese. Mix in water and eggs until smooth.

  2. Heat 1/2 inch of oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, dip blossoms in the batter to coat, and gently place a few at a time into the hot oil. Fry on each side until crisp and golden. Drain on paper towels.

Editor’s Note:

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories180
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
13g 		17%
Saturated Fat
2g 		11%
Cholesterol
64mg 		21%
Sodium
109mg 		5%
Total Carbohydrate
11g 		4%
Dietary Fiber
0g 		1%
Total Sugars
0g
Protein
4g
Vitamin C
1mg 		6%
Calcium
65mg 		5%
Iron
1mg 		6%
Potassium
47mg 		1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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