Description
Delicious and crispy Summer Squash Fritters perfect for a light meal or snack during summer.
Ingredients
Scale
2 Cups of grated summer squash
1 Cup of diced onion
2 Serrano peppers deseeded and minced (optional)
3 Large eggs whisked
½ Cup of flour
½ Teaspoon of salt
½ Teaspoon of black pepper
½ Teaspoon of smoked paprika
Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine grated summer squash, diced onion, and minced Serrano peppers.
- Stir in the whisked eggs, flour, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika until well mixed.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the fritter mixture and flatten them slightly in the pan.
- Fry each fritter for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the pan and place on paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve warm.
Notes
For a spicier kick, keep the seeds of the Serrano peppers. Serve with a dipping sauce of your choice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer / Side Dish
- Method: frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 fritters
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
Keywords: Summer Squash Fritters, fritters, summer recipes, vegetable recipes, American cuisine