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Yellow Squash Fritters

Crispy Yellow Squash Fritters for a Healthy Snack Delight

Enjoy these crispy Yellow Squash Fritters, a healthy, gluten-free snack bursting with flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 fritters
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Fritters
  • 2 cups Yellow Squash Shred and squeeze dry
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Finely chopped
  • 1 Egg Use Vital Farms eggs for best quality
  • 1 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh garlic is a great substitute
  • 1/4 cup Coconut Flour Be cautious with substitutions
  • 1.5 tablespoons Salted Butter Can use unsalted but add salt

Equipment

  • Box Grater
  • Food processor
  • medium bowl
  • spatula
  • large skillet
  • measuring cup

Method
 

Directions
  1. Shred yellow squash and squeeze dry using a fine-mesh colander.
  2. Finely chop yellow onion and set aside.
  3. Whisk together egg, fine sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder in a medium bowl.
  4. Add pressed yellow squash and chopped onion into the egg mixture, stir until coated.
  5. Sprinkle in coconut flour and gently fold until the mixture holds together.
  6. Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt salted butter until golden brown.
  7. Portion batter into the skillet, spacing fritters 2 inches apart. Cook for 4-5 minutes until golden.
  8. Flip each fritter and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes until cooked through.
  9. Transfer cooked fritters to a paper towel-lined plate and repeat with remaining batter.
  10. Serve warm with dipping sauces, enjoying the crunchy texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1fritterCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 230mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Pressing the shredded squash to remove moisture is key for crispy fritters. Cook over medium heat and avoid overcrowding the skillet.

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