Heat 1/2-inch of vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat until about 350ºF (175ºC).
vegetable oil for frying
Trim zucchini blossom stems or squash. The female blossoms will have a baby zucchini attached; male blossoms will simply have a stem. Trim the female blossoms just before the bottom of the flower; trim male ones with about 1 cm of space before the blossom.
2 dozen zucchini blossoms
In cold water, gently submerge and wash zucchini blossoms to remove any dirt or debris. Remove from water, and gently pat dry with a clean kitchen towel. Gently open the blossoms and remove the yellow pollen pistils. Set aside.
Prepare batter by whisking club soda, flour, 1 tsp salt, and parsley until no lumps remain.
1 1/2 cup club soda, 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour, 1 tsp salt + salt for sprinkling, 2 tbsp freshly chopped parlsey
Dredge the cleaned and dried zucchini blossoms until covered, and add to frying pan.
Fry on both sides 3-4 minutes until a light golden brown. Remove from oil and let drain on a paper towel. Sprinkle with salt before serving.
1 tsp salt + salt for sprinkling