Crispy Cucumber Blossom Fritters with Zesty Sauce Recipe - That's My Home

Ingredients

• 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
• 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
• 1.5-2 cups cucumber plant blossoms (male blossoms only, washed and dried)
• ¼-½ cup finely diced scallions
• 1 egg (beaten)
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp sweet paprika
• ½ tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, to taste)
• 2 tbsps mayonnaise
• 2 tbsps ketchup
• ⅓ cup club soda or unflavored seltzer
• Splash of hot sauce (to taste)
• Squeeze of lime juice (to taste)