Fritto Misto

Serves: 4

Shirley Senger

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

47

Spice

44

Sweetness

53

Sourness

35

mins

Prep time (avg)

6

Difficulty

Ingredients:

8 cups

Vegetable Oil

1 cup

Cornstarch

1 tsp

Kosher Salt

Directions:

1

Fit a medium heavy pot with a deep-fry thermometer; pour in vegetable oil to measure 4" (about 8 cups)

2

Heat over medium-high until thermometer registers 350°F

3

Meanwhile, whisk 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup cornstarch, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt in a large bowl

4

Whisk in 2 cups chilled club soda just to blend (a few lumps are okay; just don't overmix)

5

Dip one-fourth of mixed vegetables, seafood, and herbs (see "Fritto Misto Favorites," below) into batter, letting excess drip back into bowl

6

Fry, turning occasionally to cook evenly and gently, separating as needed, until golden and crisp, 1-3 minutes

7

Using a spider or slotted spoon, transfer to a paper towel-lined wire rack; season with salt

8

Repeat 3 more times with remaining ingredients, returning oil to 350°F between batches

9

Serve with lemon wedges

10

Fit a medium heavy pot with a deep-fry thermometer; pour in vegetable oil to measure 4" (about 8 cups)

11

Heat over medium-high until thermometer registers 350°F

12

Meanwhile, whisk 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup cornstarch, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt in a large bowl

13

Whisk in 2 cups chilled club soda just to blend (a few lumps are okay; just don't overmix)

14

Dip one-fourth of mixed vegetables, seafood, and herbs (see "Fritto Misto Favorites," below) into batter, letting excess drip back into bowl

15

Fry, turning occasionally to cook evenly and gently, separating as needed, until golden and crisp, 1-3 minutes

16

Using a spider or slotted spoon, transfer to a paper towel-lined wire rack; season with salt

17

Repeat 3 more times with remaining ingredients, returning oil to 350°F between batches

18

Serve with lemon wedges