Yellow Squash Fritters Recipe

Ready in about 30 minutes, they make the perfect side dish, but they are also substantial enough to serve as your main course. I always loved fried foods. One of my biggest concerns, when I cleaned up my diet, was that I would no longer be able to enjoy them. But as time goes by, I’m discovering that there are plenty of tasty recipes for fried foods that are low carb, keto, and gluten-free. You just need to find low-starch alternatives to starchy fried food. These yellow squash fritters are a great example. Kale fritters are another one.

Ingredients

You’ll only need a few simple ingredients to make these tasty fritters. The exact measurements are included in the recipe card below. Here’s an overview of what you’ll need: Yellow squash: I use a 1-lb. squash and I leave it unpeeled. Onion: It’s easy to chop it in your food processor. Egg: I use large eggs in most of my recipes, this one included. Kosher salt and black pepper: If using fine salt, you should reduce the amount you use, or the fritters could end up too salty. Garlic powder: You can also use fresh minced garlic. Butter: I use it for frying. Oil works too, but butter is more flavorful, in my opinion.

Instructions

Making these yellow squash fritters is so easy! Scroll down to the recipe card for detailed instructions. Here are the basic steps:

Expert tip

Lacking the starch in potatoes, these fritters are flimsy and delicate. So take great care when flipping them and when removing them from the skillet into a serving plate. Next, chop the onion and drain. Whisk the egg with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Mix in the squash and the onion. Fry spoonfuls of the mixture in butter, for about 4 minutes per side over medium heat. The more water you get out of the squash and onion, the sturdier they will be. You can also try adding flour (if you don’t mind the gluten and carbs) or coconut flour to absorb extra liquid – try 2 tablespoons of coconut flour or ¼ cup of all-purpose flour.

Frequently asked questions

Variations

The main way to vary this recipe is by adding herbs, fresh or dried. Good options include thyme and oregano. Try two tablespoons of any minced fresh herb or ¼ teaspoon of any dried herb. You can also add some dry-grated parmesan cheese to the mixture. Try ¼ cup.

Serving suggestions

These fritters are very versatile and go with lots of main courses. But since they require frying, which is a fairly demanding task, I like to serve them with a hands-off baked main course. So I often serve them with baked chicken thighs, baked chicken wings, or baked shrimp.

Storing leftovers

If you have leftovers, you can keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. You can reheat them in the microwave on 50% power, or in a 250F oven. They are also good cold, straight out of the fridge!

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