Squash Fritters

These squash fritters are simple to make, deliciously crispy, and a great way to use up that surplus summer squash. Enjoy warm topped with sour cream.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 391 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg, beaten
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons grated onion
• 2 tablespoons butter, or more as needed
• 5 yellow squash, grated
• 0.125 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup sour cream, or to taste
• 0.25 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or to taste
• 0.125 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.25 cup chopped onion, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drop batter into the hot pan and use the back of a large spoon to flatten fritters to 3 to 4 inches in diameter and to 1/4- to 1/8-inch thickness. Cook until edges are deep brown, about 1 minute. Flip over and cook 30 seconds more. Transfer fritters to a plate lined with a paper towel and sprinkle lightly with salt. Repeat with remaining batter, melting more butter in the pan as needed.

Step 2

Serve warm topped with Cheddar cheese, onion, and sour cream.

Step 3

Place grated squash in a colander and squeeze out all excess water; you should have about 1 cup grated squash.

Step 4

Transfer squash to a bowl. Add onion, flour, egg, baking powder, and salt; mix well to make a batter.