Batter - Dipped Fried Zucchini

Photo: flickr user avlxyz

Ingredients

1/4 cup beer

cups flour

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon oil

2 egg yolks, slightly beaten

2 egg whites, stiffly beaten

Oil

Grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Let beer stand at room temperature 45 minutes. In large bowl combine flour, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt and garlic powder. Add oil, egg yolks and beer; beat until smooth. Fold in beaten egg whites. Pour oil into deep pan to 2 inches.

Heat to 375 degrees. Dip zucchini slices into batter. Fry 3 to 4 at a time. Turn once and fry until golden brown and crisp. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.