Contrary to what Ronin said, most attractions start with the form of friendship. You don't just ask someone out without knowing them first. I think the best way to get out of the friend zone is to just blurt it out that you want to be more than just friends. Most of the time they will have the same feelings and accept your offer. If they don't you can still be friends.

Ask her out to a really nice dinner. She probably wouldn't say yes to dinner if she's not into you, especially if you ask in a date-like way. She'll know what you're up to and say no. So if she says yes, you have a pretty good chance. At dessert, or whenever you feel is an appropriate moment, tell her that you're putting your cards on the table. Tell her how you feel. Be descriptive. Mention specific things about her, the way she speaks, thinks, moves... whatever it is that makes you feel the way you do... Women like to hear what it is that makes us different, and special to you. If you can see she's getting uncomfortable, back off, but like I said, she probably won't go to dinner with you if she's not interested.

Assuming the "friend zone" has gone on for a little while: Don't hold your breath and don't delude yourself, if there was mutual attraction you'd probably be dating by now...find somebody who is attracted to you and ask her out...

ronin

Well, from experience ( I have two dating-age daughters :) it may not be possible.

I will warn you now that sometimes you will remain the friend forever. I have a male friend ( who wanted to be more but I said I wasn't interested ). He is still my friend after 25 years.

If you truly want her as more than just a friend you need to expose your feelings and tell her how you feel about her. Explain that being friends has made you feel close and you want to try something more serious.

She can only answer in two ways :) Yes she'll give it a try, or no she doesn't want any more.

The trick to keeping the friendship if she says no is to FORGET you ever said anything. Its going to be fine if she says yes but if she says no you have to take a step back and give her space.

If she says yes then it will be up to you not to freak her out :) Don't come on too strong because I bet that's what she liked about being friends. Still be a friend, still be the person she likes :) Make her laugh and smile and feel comfortable.....

I wish you luck !

Just communicate with her first about your intetions to get out of the friend zone. Then go from there.