Yellow Squash Fritters (Oven Baked)
Squash fritters are a classic southern recipe. Here they get an update that makes them healthier and easier!
Ingredients
- 1 pound yellow squash grated
- 2 teaspoons salt divided
- ¼ cup all purpose flour
- 1 egg
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ cup diced onion optional
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese optional
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning dried, optional
Instructions
- Toss grated squash with 1 teaspoon of salt and place in colander in sink or over pan to drain for 30 minutes.
- Press squash to get as much liquid out as possible. Then put squash on paper towels, top with more paper towels and press.
- Combine squash with remaining ingredients.
- Line a baking pan with parchment paper and spray with cooking oil spray.
- Make patties with ¼ cup measuring cup and place squash mixture on baking pan. Press lightly until fritters are about ½ inch thick.
- Spray tops with cooking oil spray and bake at 425° for 10 minutes, then flip.
- Bake 8-10 additional minutes or until golden brown. Serve immediately.
Notes
- This recipe makes about 5 fritters, but is easily doubled.
- Squash may be grated by hand using a box grater, or with a food processor.
- Draining squash is important for removing excess moisture.
- Onion, parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning are all optional ingredients.
- Spray cooking oil is recommended instead of baking pan type spray.
Nutrition
Calories: 75kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 4gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 1033mgPotassium: 283mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 277IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 1mg
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