Description
Golden, crispy fritters made with sweet butternut squash, fresh herbs, and garlic, served with a creamy dip for a comforting and flavorful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated butternut squash
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat a frying pan over medium heat and add olive oil.
- In a large bowl, mix grated butternut squash, eggs, flour, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Ensure the oil is hot but not smoking before cooking.
- Scoop portions of the mixture and gently flatten them into small patties.
- Fry each fritter for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer the fritters to paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Serve warm with a garlic dip and enjoy.
Notes
- Squeeze excess moisture from the squash for crispier fritters.
- Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure even cooking.
- Keep cooked fritters warm in the oven while finishing batches.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: butternut squash fritters, crispy fritters, vegetable fritters, easy appetizer, garlic dip