Beer Battered Zucchini Fries With Saffron Aioli Food

BEER-BATTERED ZUCCHINI FRIES

Steps:

• Whisk together the flour, salt and pepper in a large bowl. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and vegetable oil. Drizzle the egg and oil mixture over the flour and mix together with a fork to create a shaggy dough. Slowly pour in the beer while constantly whisking, until a smooth batter forms. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (up to 4 hours) before frying.
• Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven until it reaches 375 degrees F. Working with one batch of zucchini fries at a time, drop them into the batter, making sure each one is coated. Using tongs, gently add them to the oil and fry until golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined pan. Allow the oil to come back up to temperature, and then repeat until all of the zucchini has been fried. Serve with ranch dressing or a spicy mayonnaise.

BEER BATTERED ZUCCHINI FRIES WITH SAFFRON AIOLI

Steps:

• To make the saffron aioli finely mince 2 cloves of garlic and add to a mortar, also pinch in 1/2 teaspoon of saffron threads, using a pestle pound down on the garlic and saffron until you form a paste, then add 1 organic egg yolk, 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice and season with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper, start mixing everything together in a circular motion while slowly pouring in 1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil, remember to constantly mix while you are adding the olive oil, once you have added all the oil and you have achieved a mayonnaise like texture, cover with seran wrap and add to the fridge
• To make the beer batter add 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour into a large bowl, along with 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder, 3/4 teaspoon of fine sea salt and about 1/8 teaspoon of freshly cracked black pepper, mix the dry ingredients together, then pour in 1/2 cup of your favorite beer and mix it all together until you reach a creamy batter
• Grab 1 large zucchini and cut off about 1/2 inch from each end, then cut the zucchini in half lengthwise, stand up each zucchini piece and cut into 4 evenly sized strips, they should be about 4 inches long by 1/2 inch thick, cut each strip into 4 evenly sized sticks, add the zucchini sticks to a bowl with a 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour and mix together to coat the zucchini
• Heat a small fry pan with a medium-high heat and add a 1/2 cup of sunflower oil, while the oil is heating add about 5 zucchini sticks to the batter and coat them well, you want to cook these fries in batches to not over-crowd the pan, after heating the oil for 3 minutes start adding the coated zucchini sticks to the hot oil and cook for 45-60 seconds per side, transfer to a plate with paper towels as you finish each batch, continue to do this until all the zucchini fries are done
• To serve the dish add the saffron aioli to a plate and decorate the zucchini fries around it, enjoy!

BEER-BATTERED FRIES

Steps:

• Fill a small Dutch oven with 3 to 4 inches of oil and heat over medium heat until a deep-frying thermometer inserted in the oil registers 325 degrees F. Line a large plate or baking sheet with paper towels.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, paprika, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, 2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Add 1 cup of the beer and stir until smooth, adding more beer a tablespoon at a time if necessary until the batter is the consistency of heavy cream. Set aside.
• Using kitchen towels, dry the potatoes thoroughly. Working in batches, slide the potatoes into the oil, being careful not to crowd the pan, and cook until lightly golden, about 5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon or skimmer to remove to the towel-lined plate and sprinkle with a few pinches of salt.
• Raise the oil temperature to 350 degrees F. Dip the partially cooked fries a few at a time in the batter to coat. Using a fork, slide the coated potatoes 1 at a time into the oil, about 6 or 8 in a batch so as not to overcrowd the pan. Use a metal skimmer or tongs to keep them separate, as they tend to cling together. Cook until deep golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove to fresh paper towels to drain. Serve immediately.

BEER-BATTERED ZUCCHINI CURLY FRIES

Steps:

• Use the widest setting on a vegetable spiral slicer and turn the zucchini into ribbons. Stop every couple of turns to cut the ribbons into 2 to3-inch pieces.
• Whisk together the flour, beer, lemon zest and 1 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl.
• Heat about 2 inches of oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Attach the deep fat fry thermometer and bring the oil to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a double layer of paper towels and keep it nearby.
• Working one small handful at a time, add the zucchini curls to the beer batter and use tongs to toss and coat (like tossing spaghetti in sauce!). Pick up the battered curls a few at a time with the tongs and let as much excess batter drip off as possible. Being careful of the hot oil, drop the battered zucchini into the hot oil. Use a second pair of tongs or a slotted spoon to turn and help move the zucchini around, separating the pieces as best you can while they fry. Fry until golden brown on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes total. Transfer to the paper-towel lined baking sheet. Continue to fry in small batches. Serve hot (you can reheat in a 325 degrees F oven if needed).

BATTER-FRIED ZUCCHINI SPEARS WITH BASIL

Steps:

• In a bowl whisk together flour, beer, and salt and season with pepper.
• Halve zucchini crosswise. Cut each half into 6 spears and put, skin side down, on a cutting board. With a sharp thin knife cut a lengthwise slit about 1/2 inch deep along top edge of each spear. Halve basil leaves lengthwise and, using dull side of a small knife, push a half leaf into slit of each spear.
• In an 8-inch heavy saucepan or deep skillet heat 1 inch oil over moderate heat until a deep-fat thermometer registers 375° F.
• Working in batches of 6, coat spears in batter, letting excess drip off, and fry until deep golden, about 2 minutes, transferring with tongs to paper towels to drain.

BEER BATTER- ZUCCHINI STICKS

Steps:

• Arrange zucchini on piece of wax paper; salt and pepper , using 1 teaspoon of salt and pepper.
• Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and remaining teaspoon salt in medium-size bowl.
• Remove 1/2 cup of the mixture to a piece of wax paper. Dip both sides of zucchini in the 1/2 cup of flour mixture.
• Stir beer and lemon juice into remaining flour mixture. (Mixture will foam.) Stir until consistency of pancake batter.
• Heat oil in large skillet. Dip zucchini into batter and saute half at a time in hot oil tender and golden brown . Keep warm in oven while sauteing remaining zucchini.

BEER BATTERED ZUCCHINI FRIES

Steps:

• 1. whisk together the flour, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
• 2. in a separate small bowl, whisk together the egg yokes and vegetable oil.
• 3. drizzle the egg and oil mixture over the flour and mix together with a fork to crate a shaggy dough.
• 4. slowly pour in the beer while constantly whisking until a smooth batter forms.
• 5. cover with plastic wrap and refrigerated for at least 1 hour up to 4 hours before serving.
• 6. heat the oil in a large dutch oven until it reaches 375.
• 7. working with 1 batch of zucchini fries at a time, drop them into the batter, making sure each 1 is coated.
• 8. using tongs, gently add them to the oil and fry until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes.
• 9. remove from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel lined pan.
• 10. allow the oil to come back up to temperature and then repeat until all of the zucchini has been fried.
• 11. serve with ranch dressing or a spicy mayonnaise.