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Golden yellow squash fritters arranged on a rustic wooden board with dipping sauce.

Parmesan Yellow Squash Fritters


  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 1012 fritters 1x

Description

Crispy, golden fritters made with fresh yellow squash, savory parmesan, and herbs. Perfect as a snack, side dish, or brunch addition, these easy-to-make fritters bring summer flavors to your table.


Ingredients

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  • 2 medium yellow squash (about 4 cups grated)
  • 1 teaspoon salt (for drawing out moisture)
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • ½ cup finely grated parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs (or flour)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (parsley, basil, or dill), chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 23 tablespoons olive oil or neutral oil for frying

  • Instructions

    1. Grate yellow squash and place in a bowl. Sprinkle with salt and let sit 10 minutes.

    2. Transfer grated squash to a clean towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out excess moisture.

    3. In a mixing bowl, combine drained squash, beaten egg, parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic, herbs, and pepper. Stir until mixture binds; add extra breadcrumbs if too wet.

    4. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

    5. Scoop 2 tablespoons of batter and flatten into ½-inch-thick patties.

    6. Fry fritters 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crisp. Avoid overcrowding the pan.

    7. Transfer fritters to a paper towel–lined plate and sprinkle with a pinch of salt while hot.

    8. Serve warm with your choice of dipping sauce or as a side dish.

    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 15 minutes

    Nutrition

    • Calories: 120
    • Sodium: 250
    • Fat: 7
    • Carbohydrates: 10
    • Protein: 5