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crispy delicata squash rings

crispy delicata squash rings

Recipe from Honestly Yum.

Top off these delicious rings with fried fresh herbs and flaked sea salt. Dipping sauce optional.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 8 to 10 people
Author Rosemary Stelmach

Ingredients

  • neutral oil (enough to fill a large pan to 1 1/2-inch deep)
  • 2 small delicata squash
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided (for gluten-free, use certified GF flour)
  • 1/2 cup rice flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup light ale, cold (for gluten-free, use certified GF beer)
  • 1/2 cup plain vodka (for gluten-free, use certified GF plain vodka)
  • several sprigs fresh rosemary
  • flaked sea salt, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a large pan to 320°F.

  2. Place 1 cup of the flour in a bowl; set aside. Slice the delicata squash in rings about 1/4 inch thick. Remove the seeds and loose fiber. Dredge the rings in the flour.

  3. Combine the remaining 3/4-cup flour, rice flour, salt, baking soda, onion powder and garlic powder in a large bowl. Add the beer and vodka to the flour mixture and whisk just until you have a smooth wet batter.

  4. Place the flour-coated squash rings, a few at a time, in the bowl with the batter. Tap off the excess batter and using a skewer or chopstick, place the battered ring in the pan with the preheated oil.

  5. Fry the rings until golden, about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes on each side. Remove and drain on a rack or paper towels. 

  6. When you’re done frying all the rings, drop the sprigs of rosemary in the oil for about a minute on each side until it just starts to slightly brown. Remove the rosemary.

  7. Sprinkle the fried rosemary and flaked sea salt over the rings. Serve immediately.