Description
Delightful summer squash fritters that are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, perfect for a summer snack or appetizer.
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 the grated summer squash, diced onion, and minced Serrano peppers. Mix well.
- Add the whisked eggs to the vegetable mixture and stir until thoroughly combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Spoon the batter into the pan, flattening slightly to form fritters.
- Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding grated cheese or herbs like dill or parsley to the mixture.
- 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, summer recipes, zucchini fritters, vegetarian snacks