Pumpkin Fritters
Delight in these crispy Pumpkin Fritters made with fresh butternut squash, perfect as a snack or side dish!
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded butternut squash
- 1/2 cup onion, finely diced
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1-2 pinches hot pepper flakes or ground black pepper
- 1/2-1 teaspoon dried parsley or 1/2-1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Start by grating the raw squash and drying it with a paper towel. Place the grated squash into a medium-sized bowl.
- Add the diced onion, egg, Parmesan cheese, flour, salt, pepper, and parsley to the bowl. Mix the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small patties or drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a plate and gently press down with the back of a spoon.
- Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties or spoonfuls in batches of three, frying until they are golden brown on both sides.
- Transfer the cooked fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve warm and enjoy!