Summer Squash Puffs

Summer squash is combined with corn muffin mix and fried into tasty little fritters for this summer squash puff recipe. They're perfect all season.

• 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

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

Step 2

Place squash in a pot with enough water to cover; bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, then mash.

Step 3

Combine 2 cups mashed squash, onion, and eggs in a bowl. Combine flour, muffin mix, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl; stir in squash mixture until thoroughly combined.

Step 4

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