UPSIDE DAWN BEERBATTERED ZUCCHINI BITES

Athletic Brewing’s Upside Dawn Golden Ale is a participating ingredient in these gorgeously golden-brown rounds. In this addictive, satisfying appetizer recipe, zucchini slices are dunked into an airy beer batter, dredged in crispy panko, and lightly fried. Serve with a smile and a citrusy sauce like lime aioli. Serves four as an appetizer.

4 c all-purpose flour

1½ t coarse salt

½ t freshly ground black pepper

1 t garlic powder

1 t paprika

2 c panko breadcrumbs

2 medium zucchini (about 1 lb), cut into ½-inch-thick rounds

4½ c light lager or blonde/ golden ale (such as Upside

Dawn by Athletic Brewing)

Vegetable oil for frying

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Slowly add in the beer, whisking as you pour to make sure there aren’t any lumps, until the mixture resembles a thin pancake batter. A few at a time, dip the zucchini rounds into the wet batter and then into the breadcrumbs, pressing to adhere. Repeat with the remaining rounds, and set the prepared zucchini aside on a plate. Prepare a paper towel-lined plate near the stovetop.

In a heavy-bottomed saucepot or Dutch oven, heat about 1 inch of oil over medium heat until it reaches 350° F. You’ll know the oil is ready when you drip in a small amount of the batter and it bubbles immediately. Working in batches, carefully drop in several zucchini rounds at a time. When the bottoms turn golden brown, about 30 to 45 seconds, flip and cook the other side until golden.

Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried zucchini and place them on the paper towel-lined plate to sop up any excess oil. While they’re still hot, sprinkle with the remaining salt.

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