YELLOW SQUASH FRITTERS

Yellow squash fritters are easy and delicious.

My family loves this recipe for yellow squash fritters and I cannot make enough of them.  We like them with a meal or just as a snack with ranch dressing or salsa.  They are good dipped in just about anything.  You could double this recipe if you want to make a lot or even cut it in half to make just a few fritters to try them.  You might also like to try our recipe for country corn fritters.

Yellow Squash Fritters Ingredients needed:

Yellow summer squash, do not peel

All-purpose flour

Yellow cornmeal

Onion

Salt

Black pepper

Garlic powder

Egg

Buttermilk or regular milk

Oil for frying

This is a wonderful way to use your yellow squash from the garden. The flavor is great and they are a wonderful addition to any meal. Can be an appetizer or a side dish. Easy to throw together and are made with simple ingredients. If you love these, you will love our Okra Fritters! They are one of most popular recipes.

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Print Recipe

5 from 2 votes

Yellow Squash Fritters

These are fabulous with a meal or as a snack with ranch dressing or salsa.

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time10 mins

Total Time15 mins

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Yellow Squash Fritters

Servings: 4 servings

Author: The Southern Lady Cooks

Ingredients

• 2 cups shredded or grated yellow summer squash do not peel
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 egg
• 2/3 cup buttermilk or regular milk
• Oil for frying about 1/2 cup

Instructions

• Whisk together the flour, cornmeal, chopped onion, salt, black pepper and garlic powder in a large bowl. Stir in shredded squash, egg and buttermilk. Drop by spoonfuls into hot oil. Brown on each side. Drain on paper towels.

Don’t forget to pin yellow squash fritters.