Description
These Pumpkin Fritters are crispy, savory bites made with grated pumpkin (or butternut squash), onion, and parmesan cheese, lightly seasoned and pan-fried to golden perfection. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or side dish, they combine wholesome ingredients with a quick and easy cooking method for a delicious treat in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups grated squash (butternut squash recommended)
- ½ onion, chopped
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup all purpose flour
- ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1-2 dashes hot pepper flakes or black pepper
- ½-1 teaspoon parsley (½-1 tablespoon fresh chopped)
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Pumpkin Mixture: Grate the raw pumpkin or butternut squash and pat it dry to remove excess moisture. In a medium bowl, combine the grated squash with chopped onion, egg, parmesan cheese, all purpose flour, salt, pepper flakes or black pepper, and parsley. Mix thoroughly to create a batter.
- Form Fritters: Shape the mixture into patties or drop spoonfuls onto a plate and lightly flatten each with the back of a spoon. This recipe makes approximately six fritters.
- Fry the Fritters: Heat olive oil in a medium frying pan over medium heat. Fry the patties in batches of three until golden brown and cooked through on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Drain and Serve: Transfer cooked fritters to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil. Serve immediately while hot and crispy. Enjoy your delicious pumpkin fritters!
Notes
- Patting the grated pumpkin dry is essential to prevent soggy fritters.
- Use freshly grated parmesan for the best flavor.
- You can adjust the seasoning and spice level according to your taste preference.
- These fritters are best served immediately as they lose crispiness upon standing.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
