Butternut Squash Fritter Recipe
If you love crispy snacks, this Butternut Squash Fritter Recipe is perfect for you. It is crunchy outside and soft inside.
Ingredients
- 2 cups grated butternut squash
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- Oil for frying
Instructions
Prepare the Squash
- Grate the butternut squash using a grater. Squeeze out extra water using your hands or a clean cloth.
Mix Ingredients
- Place squash in a bowl. Add eggs, flour, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika and parsley. Mix well until combined.
Heat the Oil
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Make sure the oil is hot but not smoking.
Shape the Fritters
- Take small portions of mixture. Shape into small patties using your hands or a spoon.
Fry the Fritters
- Place fritters in hot oil carefully. Fry for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
Remove and Drain
- Take fritters out and place on paper towels. This removes extra oil and keeps them crispy.
Serve Hot
- Serve fritters warm. Enjoy crispy outside and soft inside texture with your favorite dip.
Notes
- 2 cups grated butternut squash
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- Oil for frying