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Courgette fries

Name: Courgette fries
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 tbsp plain flour; 2 courgettes cut into 1cm batons; oil for deep frying; 15g parmesan grated

Ditch the potatoes and try these moreish courgette fries as a snack or side dish. Scatter with parmesan before serving

30 min total 5 min prep 25 min cook 2 230 cal

Ingredients

2 serv.

2 tbsp plain flour
2 courgettes cut into 1cm batons
oil for deep frying
15g parmesan grated

Instructions

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1 Tip the flour into a bowl, drizzle in 2 tbsp water and mix to form a thick batter. Season with plenty of salt and freshly ground black pepper, then mix in the courgettes.
2 Pour oil into a pan until it is about 4cm deep, ensuring the pan is no more than two thirds full. Set over a medium heat until 180C or a flick of batter dropped in sizzles and turns brown within 30 seconds. Lower half the battered courgettes into the hot oil and fry, turning after 1 min using a slotted spoon, for 5-6 mins until golden. If they begin to stick together, gently coax them apart with tongs. Remove from the hot oil and drain on a plate lined with a sheet of kitchen paper. Repeat with the remaining half, then scatter with the parmesan before serving.