Beer Battered Zucchini

By shygirl

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 btl. (7 oz.) beer
• 1 egg
• 2 zucchini, 12 oz.
• 2 tsp. Old Bay Seasoning
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• Oil
• 1.2 cup ranch or honey-mustard salad dressing
• Chopped fresh parsley and lemon wedges, optional

Preparation

Step 1

Combine flour, baking powder and ¼ tsp. salt; whisk in beer and egg until smooth. Let batter stand 15 minutes. Meanwhile, quarter zucchini lengthwise; cut into 4” long pieces. Toss zucchini with Old Bay and Cumin.

In large skillet, heat 1” of oil over medium-high heat to 350deg. On deep-frying thermometer. Add zucchini to batter; toss to coat. Remove, letting excess batter drip off.

Fry zucchini, in batches, turning once, until golden, 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with remaining ¼ tsp. of salt. If desired, sprinkle with parsley and serve with dressing and lemon.

Serving 4: