Description
These golden, cheesy fritters combine shredded yellow squash with parmesan, herbs, and a light batter for a crispy, flavorful appetizer or side dish. Ready in under 30 minutes, they make a perfect summer treat.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Shred the yellow squash, toss with a pinch of salt, let rest 10 minutes, then squeeze out excess moisture in a clean towel.
2. In a mixing bowl combine drained squash, parmesan, eggs, flour, breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic if using, salt, and pepper until a sticky batter forms.
3. Heat 2–3 tablespoons of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
4. Scoop 2 tablespoons of batter per fritter and gently flatten into rounds.
5. Fry the fritters in batches for 2–3 minutes per side or until deep golden brown.
6. Transfer cooked fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: appetizer
- Method: frying
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fritters
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 55
Keywords: yellow squash, squash fritters, parmesan fritters, summer recipes, vegetable fritters, easy appetizers