Fried Zucchini Flowers also called Zucchini Blossom Fritters are delightful savory snack for summer months. These fried zucchini blossoms recipe is gluten free, vegan, soy free and nut free, delicious and easy. Recipe includes deep frying as well as air-frying or baking instructions.
This Zucchini Flowers Recipe involves making fritters using yellow zucchini flowers and lightly frying them in chickpea flour and spice mixture. You will love this lip smacking yummy snack recipe for summer parties, BBQs and potlucks or just casual munching.
Zucchini blossoms are dainty and delicately flavored. They have a little sweeter and more ephemeral flavors. When fried, they get velvety feather like light texture.
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Similar to Italian Zoodles ( Spiralized Zucchini Noodles with Italian Seasoning), Air Fryer Zucchini No Breading Recipe and Zucchini Fritters recipe, this fried zucchini flowers recipe is my super favorite.
During summer months, I grow zucchini plants to collect these delicious zucchini flowers. It is easy to grow vegetable plant and often produces abundantly, So you get continuing supply of blossoms and zucchinis throughout the summer and early fall season.
Ingredients
- Fresh Zucchini Flowers : The star ingredient . Check my tips to choose and store fresh zucchini flowers also called zucchini blossoms.
- Flour : I use Chickpea flour (garbanzo bean flour ). It makes high protein dough. A little rice flour adds nice crispy texture.
- Seasoning : I am using typical Indian spices used in making Pakoda ( pakora) . They include salt, cumin seeds, ajwain (carrom) seeds, turmeric and cayenne pepper. You can use other favorite seasoning if you choose to make different flavors.
- Baking Soda : a pinch of baking soda adds light, airy texture
- Any vegetable oil for frying or use oil spray for baking and air frying
How to Make Fried Zucchini Flowers
Make the batter: Add all the dry ingredients into a bowl and mix. Add water and whisk to make a thick smooth batter. You want the batter to be thick. The consistency should be like a pastry so that it sticks well to the flowers.
Dip the flower in the batter, and gently roll them so the flower is covered with batter.
Heat the oil on medium high heat. Carefully drop couple of dipped flowers in the hot oil. You can use a scoop to do this.
Fry till golden brown on all sides. Using tongs, remove the fritters and let them rest on dry paper towel to absorb excess oil. Serve hot along with desired condiments. I love it with Mint Cilantro Chutney, Date Tamarind Chutney and Greek Tzatiki Sauce.
How to Bake or Air Fry Zucchini Flowers
Instead of deep frying, you can do these fritters in air-fryer or bake them in oven. To make them air-fryer or oven , place them in single layer on the grill.
Lightly spray some oil mist. Use 325 Fahrenheit temperature setting for 10 minutes. Flip them upside down and bake for another 5-8 minutes until golden brown from all sides. Enjoy warm.
Serving Suggestions for Zucchini Flowers
- Cheese Board: Place with burrata, olives, and roasted red peppers for a Mediterranean board.
- Appetizer Platter: Serve with a garlic-herb aioli, marinara, pesto or lemon yogurt dip.
- With Drinks: Pair as a savory nibble alongside prosecco, rosé, red wine sangria or a crisp lager. I also love it with paloma.
- On Pasta: Crumble over fresh pasta with olive oil, parmesan, and basil.
- Brunch Upgrade: Add to frittatas, omelets, or savory pancakes.
Delicious Summer Recipes
Crispy Zucchini Blossoms is one of our favorite summer time snack, Best part, it uses the fresh summer garden produce. Check out some of our popular posts that include fresh summer produce. It always such a rewarding experience to use farm fresh produce for "garden to table" recipes.
Delicate and golden, zucchini flowers—also known as zucchini blossoms—are a seasonal treat that’s both elegant and easy to prepare. Whether you're craving crispy fried zucchini flowers, cheesy zucchini blossom fritters, or a fresh summer appetizer, this recipe shows you how to turn garden blooms into gourmet bites.
Tips on How to Prepare and Store Zucchini Flowers
- Try to pick the Zucchini flowers early morning when they are open. You can cut the a bit of stem so they are easy to handle.
- Carefully remove the stamen from the center and wipe with a damp paper towel. Make sure there are no bugs trapped inside.
- Wrap the freshly picked flowers in damp paper towels and store in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- If you buy the zucchini blossoms in the supermarket or at farmer's market, choose bright yellow colors and look for tender freshness.
- Zucchini flowers close the petals in the evening so try to pick them up in the morning. This helps to catch the bugs and flies trapped inside.
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📖 Recipe
Fried Zucchini Flowers - Zucchini Blossom Fritters
Ingredients
- 15-20 Fresh Zucchini Flowers
- 1 cup Chickpea Flour garbanzo beans flour, besan
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- salt per taste
- 1 cup Oil for frying
Optional Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon rice flour
- ½ teaspoon cayenne powder or red chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
- ½ teaspoon ajwain seeds Bishops Weed or Carom Seeds
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
Instructions
- Heat the oil on medium high heat.
- Make the batter: Add all the dry ingredients into a bowl and mix. Add water and whisk to make a smooth batter. You want the batter to be thick. The consistency should be like a pastry so that it sticks well to the flowers.
- Dip the zucchini flowers in the batter, and gently roll them so that each flower is covered with batter. Carefully drop couple of dipped flowers in the heated oil.
- Fry till golden brown on all sides. Using tongs, remove the fritters and let them rest on dry paper towel to absorb excess oil. Serve hot along with desired condiments.
How to bake or air fry fried zucchini flowers
- Instead of deep frying, you can do these fritters in air-fryer or bake them in oven. Coat all the zucchini flowers with batter of chickpea flour and seasoning. Arrange them in single layer on the air fryer basket or baking tray
- Lightly spray some oil mist. Use 325 Fahrenheit temperature setting for 10 minutes. Flip them upside down and bake for another 5-8 minutes until golden brown from all sides. Enjoy warm.
Notes
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This recipe was originally published on May 11, 2020. It has been revised with additional useful information and republished on July 5, 2025.
Zucchini flowers are a low-calorie, nutrient-rich food. They are low in calories, high in fiber, and packed with vitamins and minerals. This nutritional table is very useful for additional info on these delicious flowers.
Scarlet Family
I love zucchini blossom fritters on the rare occasion that I get them so thanks for the recipe. I will have to try making them at home.