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Recipe for Italian Fried Zucchini (Zucchine in Pastella)
Ingredients:
1 lb Baby Zucchini (or regular zucchini)
1 Cup All-Purpose Flour
½ tsp Salt (plus more for finishing)
1 Cup very cold Sparkling Water (or more as needed)
Handful of Fresh Basil Leaves
2–3 Ice Cubes
Neutral Frying Oil (like sunflower or grapeseed)

Steps:
1. In a bowl, whisk together flour and salt.

2. Slowly add sparkling water until you get a smooth, pourable batter—similar to crepe batter.

3. Stir in torn basil leaves, then add a few ice cubes. Refrigerate the batter until you're ready to fry.

4. Trim the ends off the zucchini and slice each one in half lengthwise. Cut each half into 2–3 long sticks about ½ inch thick—similar in size to shoestring fries.

5. Heat 1½ inches of neutral oil in a small, heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F. Use a small pot to reduce the amount of oil needed.

6. Remove the batter from the fridge. Dip a handful of zucchini sticks into the batter, then let the excess drip off before carefully placing them into the hot oil.

7. Fry in small batches for about 3 minutes, turning occasionally to prevent sticking. The coating should be light and golden, not dark brown.

8. Transfer to a wire rack and immediately sprinkle generously with salt.

9. Repeat with remaining zucchini, adjusting the heat as needed to maintain temperature. Serve hot and crispy.

This recipe will teach you how to make the best fried zucchini. Also known as Zucchine in Pastella, this classic Italian batter creates the most delicious, light, and crispy coating that's perfect for zucchini. And the best part is that it's so simple to make!