Best 6 Moms Yellow Squash Fritters Recipes

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Calling all vegetable enthusiasts and fritter lovers! Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure with our delectable Mom's Yellow Squash Fritters recipe. These fritters are not just your ordinary side dish; they are crispy, flavorful, and bursting with the goodness of fresh yellow squash. With a combination of simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, this recipe promises a delightful treat that will leave your taste buds dancing.

But wait, there's more! This article is not just about one recipe; it's a collection of three irresistible yellow squash fritter recipes that cater to various dietary preferences and culinary desires. Whether you're a vegetarian seeking a meatless delight, a gluten-free foodie looking for a satisfying indulgence, or simply a lover of classic Southern cuisine, we've got you covered. So, grab your aprons and let's dive into the world of yellow squash fritters, one recipe at a time!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY SQUASH FRITTERS



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A great way to use that summer excess of zucchini or yellow squash. Everyone loves these fritters, even kids. In the summer we have these at least once a week. They go well as a side with almost anything.

Provided by K Hillbilly

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups seeded, grated summer squash
½ cup all-purpose baking mix (such as Bisquick®)
⅓ cup milk
1 egg
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon butter, melted
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch garlic and herb seasoning, or more to taste
⅓ cup oil for frying, or as needed

Steps:

  • Mix grated squash, baking mix, milk, egg, Parmesan cheese, butter, salt, pepper, and garlic-herb seasoning together in a large bowl.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Drop tablespoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil about 1 inch apart. Cook for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes; flip and continue cooking until lightly browned on the second side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining batter, adding oil to the skillet as needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80.4 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Cholesterol 30.1 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 175.8 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

MOM'S YELLOW SQUASH FRITTERS



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In the mid-Atlantic coastal area, we make our fritters with raw grated squash. I didn't find any recipes here that did, so I hope you will try these. Mom always made a huge batch of these for us. She had the magic touch! I always look forward to making squash fritters every summer. Note: I use either Canola oil or olive oil to make them healthier. I still use the butter because the fritters just taste better fried in butter. Even better, go out in your garden and bring in fresh squash to make this dish! Note: Corrections on July 17 include: 1 egg, beaten and 1 tsp. baking powder I cannot believe I left those ingredients out - I must have been tired. Sorry.

Provided by Debaylady

Categories     Vegetable

Time 22m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups crookneck yellow squash, grated
1 medium onion, grated (optional)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons oil
1 egg, beaten well
1 teaspoon baking powder
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons butter (for frying)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the squash, onion, salt, sugar, oil and beaten egg. Stir to blend.
  • Combine the baking powder with the flour. Add to squash mixture and blend together until you do not see any flour.
  • In a heavy skillet, over medium high, melt the butter.
  • Drop spoonfuls of the squash batter into the hot butter. Watch carefully as you do when making pancakes. After a couple of minutes, carefully turn to lightly brown the other side.
  • As you continue to fry the fritters, you may find that you need to add more butter to the pan and melt it before adding more spoonfuls of the squash batter.
  • Cooking time denotes making the whole batch.
  • Note: Add more sugar and flour if you desire.

YELLOW SQUASH FRITTERS



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These tasty yellow squash fritters make a great alternative to hash browns.

Provided by Vered DeLeeuw

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb. yellow squash (unpeeled)
1/2 medium onion ((4 oz))
1 large egg
1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt (or 1/2 teaspoon of fine salt)
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for frying)

Steps:

  • Shred the squash in your food processor using the shredding attachment. Place on clean towels and allow to drain for 10 minutes. You can also grate the squash by hand.
  • Finely chop the onion. Place it in a colander to drain for 10 minutes.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the egg with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Add the grated squash and the onion and mix to blend.
  • Brush the skillet with half of the butter. Measuring 1/4 cup per fritter, spoon the mixture onto the skillet. Fry without moving for 4-5 minutes, until you can see that the bottoms are browned.
  • Carefully flip to the other side and fry for 4-5 more minutes, until browned on both sides. Brush the skillet with more butter and repeat with the remaining squash mixture.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 3 fritters, Calories 102 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 7 g, Sodium 304 mg, Fiber 2 g

YELLOW SQUASH FRITTERS



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A tasty way to use up left-over stewed yellow squash. My family enjoys these so much that I usually purposely stew too much squash in order to have enough to make these fritters. I normally serve them with a baked or roasted meat, green beans and cole slaw.

Provided by Gwanny Hill

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 10-12 fritters

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups cooked squash (with onion)
1 large egg, beaten
1/2 cup self-rising flour
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat vegetable oil at one inch depth in a heavy skillet on medium heat.
  • Combine cooked squash, beaten egg, flour, pepper and salt.
  • Add Parmesan cheese.
  • Drop squash mixture by tablespoonsful into the hot oil.
  • Cook to a golden brown, turning once.
  • Drain on a rack over paper towels.
  • Serve immediately--fritters are also good served at room temperature.

SUMMER SQUASH FRITTERS



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This is a fast and easy snack or lunch idea. These summer squash fritters are so delicious it's hard to believe how good they are for you. It only takes a few minutes to make, and they are so crispy they're addictive. This is a great way to use the abundance of squash at the end of the season. There are so many vitamins in this, but the kids will only know how good they are.

Provided by Janet Shytle

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 yellow squash, grated
3 tablespoons grated onion
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 egg, beaten
⅛ teaspoon baking powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter, or more as needed
¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or to taste
¼ cup chopped onion, or to taste
¼ cup sour cream, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place grated squash in a colander and squeeze out all excess water; you should have about 1 cup grated squash. Transfer squash to a bowl. Add onion, flour, egg, baking powder, and salt and stir batter together.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drop batter into the hot pan and use the back of a large spoon to flatten fritters to 3 to 4 inches in diameter and to 1/4- to 1/8-inch thickness. Cook until edges are deep brown, about 1 minute. Flip over and cook 30 seconds more. Transfer fritters to a plate lined with a paper towel and sprinkle lightly with salt. Repeat with remaining batter, melting more butter in the pan as needed.
  • Serve warm topped with Cheddar cheese, onion, and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391.2 calories, Carbohydrate 30.3 g, Cholesterol 151 mg, Fat 25.7 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 15.2 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Sodium 407 mg, Sugar 12.6 g

ZUCCHINI FRITTERS



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Pan-fried zucchini, yellow squash, and carrot cakes, with golden crispy edges and tender insides. These make great dippers for toddlers to adults. You would never know that these nutritious fritters amount to eating your vegetables.

Provided by MooShell

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Zucchini     Fried Zucchini Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups shredded zucchini
1 cup shredded yellow squash
1 cup shredded carrots
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup corn muffin mix
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon sweet paprika
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or more as needed

Steps:

  • Toss zucchini, yellow squash, and carrots with salt in a colander and drain for 15 minutes. Wrap vegetables in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible; transfer mixture to a bowl.
  • Combine corn muffin mix, baking powder, and paprika in a bowl. Stir in vegetables and eggs until well mixed.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat, tilting skillet to spread oil evenly. Drop tablespoonfuls of the zucchini batter into the hot oil, flattening each dollop with the back of a spoon. Pan-fry until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 93.9 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 1029.3 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh yellow squash that is firm and free of blemishes.
  • Grate the squash using the large holes of a box grater. This will create long, thin strands that will help the fritters hold together.
  • Squeeze the grated squash in a cheesecloth-lined colander to remove excess moisture. This will help prevent the fritters from becoming soggy.
  • Be sure to heat the oil to the correct temperature before frying the fritters. If the oil is too hot, the fritters will brown too quickly and not cook through. If the oil is not hot enough, the fritters will absorb too much oil and become greasy.
  • Fry the fritters in batches so that they do not overcrowd the pan. This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from sticking together.
  • Serve the fritters hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ketchup, mayonnaise, or ranch dressing.

Conclusion:

Mom's yellow squash fritters are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a tasty treat that everyone will love. So next time you have some fresh yellow squash on hand, be sure to give this recipe a try.

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