Summer Squash Puffs

Delectable summer squash is combined with corn muffin mix and fried into tasty little fritters for these summer squash puffs that are perfect all season long.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 77 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 quart oil for frying
• 1 medium onion, grated
• 4 summer squash, cut into chunks
• 0.75 teaspoon salt
• 0.66666668653488 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.66666668653488 cup dry corn muffin mix

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place the squash in a pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook 10 minutes, or until tender. Drain, and mash.

Step 2

Drop the squash and flour mixture by rounded tablespoons into the hot oil, and fry until evenly brown and crisp. Drain on paper towels.

Step 3

Heat oil in a deep, heavy skillet or deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).

Step 4

Mix 2 cups squash, onion, and eggs in a bowl. Mix the flour, corn muffin mix, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Blend the squash mixture into the flour mixture thoroughly.