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Two squash fritters with sour cream and green onions on top.
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Squash Fritters

I love that these squash fritters can be eaten alone or as a side dish. Check this out to find out how to make squash fritters for your next meal.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
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Total Time38 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Appetizers, Side Dish, Sides
Cuisine: American
Keyword: how to make squash fritters, side dish recipe, squash fritters, squash fritters with parmesan cheese, squash patties with cheese
Servings: 6
Calories: 158kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3-4 Squash, medium, grated
  • 1/4 Tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1/3 Cup All-purpose flour
  • 1/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
  • 2 Eggs, beaten
  • 3 Tbsp Olive or Avocado Oil
  • 4 Tbsp Sour Cream Optional
  • 2 Tbsp Green Onions or Chives, chopped Optional

Instructions

  • Stir together squash and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt in a large wire-mesh strainer set over a large bowl. Let stand until squash has released water, about 15 minutes.
    Grated Squash in a strainer.
  • Discard liquid. Place squash in a kitchen towel, and squeeze to remove excess water. Add squash to a large dry bowl.
  • Add flour, Parmesan, and eggs to the bowl. Stir.
    Grated squash with flour, Parmesan, eggs in a bowl.
  • Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a large nonstick frying pan on med. heat. Take two tbsp of the squash mixture, flatten it. Place it in the pan. Repeat this process until you can't fit anymore patties. Cook until crispy and golden brown. Should take about 2-3 minutes.
    Squash mixture made into patties in a frying pan with oil
  • Flip and brown the other side. Another 2-3 minutes.
    Squash fritters in the frying pan. Some have been flipped.
  • Place on plate with paper towels to absorb the grease.
    Squash fritters on th paper towels to drain the grease.
  • Repeat the process until all of your mixture is gone.
  • Sprinkle the remaining salt (if desired) on the fritters. Top with the sour cream and green onions (if desired). Serve.
    Two squash fritters with sour cream and green onions on top.

Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 190mg | Potassium: 296mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 381IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 1mg