Halloween Treats - Fried Bolts

Ingredients
•16 medium fresh mushrooms
•2 small zucchini
•2 eggs
•2 tablespoons water
•1/2 cup all-purpose flour
•1/2 teaspoon chili powder
•1/4 teaspoon salt
•1/4 teaspoon sugar
•1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
•1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
•1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
•Oil for frying
•Sweet-and-sour sauce, optional

Directions
•Remove stems from mushrooms. Cut a thin layer from the top of mushroom caps; cut mushroom edges, forming a hexagon shape. Cut zucchini lengthwise into quarters, then into 2-in. pieces. Trim one end to fit into mushroom caps.
•Insert a toothpick through the top of the mushroom into the zucchini, leaving about 1 in. of toothpick to use as a handle for dipping.
•In a small shallow bowl, beat the eggs and water. In another bowl, combine the flour, chili powder, salt, sugar, garlic powder, cayenne and cumin. Dip zucchini-mushroom bolts in egg mixture, then coat with flour mixture.
•In an electric skillet, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry bolts in batches for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown on all sides. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm with sweet-and-sour sauce if desired. Yield: 16 appetizers.