Butternut Squash Fritters
These are easier to make than you think, low calorie, addictive and amazingly crisp-tender! A must-have appetizer for everyone!
It’s September. Finally.
It definitely doesn’t feel very September-y here in our 90 degree heat wave but bring on the pumpkin pancakes and butternut squash fritters.
I’m ready for you, Fall.
I’ll just be eating these super crispy butternut squash latkes, if you must, in my bikini by the pool.
I just need an extra dollop of sour cream on each fritter. K, thanks.
Butternut Squash Fritters
These are easier to make than you think, low calorie, addictive and amazingly crisp-tender! A must-have appetizer for everyone!
Ingredients
- 1 butternut squash, about 3 pounds, peeled and shredded
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon dried sage
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine butternut squash, flour, garlic, eggs, thyme, sage and nutmeg; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Scoop tablespoons of batter for each fritter, flattening with a spatula, and cook until the underside is nicely golden brown, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook on the other side, about 1-2 minutes longer.
- Serve immediately.
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For a Paleo diet Have you ever tried to substitute the flour for coconut flour or almond ? Any suggestion ? Looks great would love to try !
Hi Felicia! Unfortunately, without further recipe testing, I cannot answer with certainty. As always, please use your best judgment regarding substitutions and modifications.
how many fritters does the recipe make and how many calories in 1 fritter. Thanks!
The amount of fritters can vary depending on how small or how large you make them. The nutritional information is also listed below the recipe.
These look so yummy!
I was trying to decide which of your two amazing fritter recipes I should make for T-day. Both this butternut squash and the zucchini fritter sound wonderful plus it only needs a stove top, not the oven! But I think your zucchini recipe said it can’t be re-heated. Can this be re-heated and served? I’ll be too busy that day to make this real time.
You can actually reheat both!
Do you think this would work with skin on acorn squash?
I have actually never cooked with acorn squash before – sorry!
These will be a favorite, for certain!!!
My brother joined us for dinner tonight. He going back for more. He said, these are delicious like little squash cookies! So funny.
Yum! These seem like they’d be a great alternative to hashbrowns for breakfast.
Thanks for including the nutritional information. I see so many yummy recipes that don’t include the nutritional info so I end up skipping them. I will definitely be visiting your site for more great food!
Love fritters! This is an excellent idea and I will give it a try.
Can you prep this and then cook it later?
Yes, absolutely.
Can you shred the squash using a food processor or would that make it too mushy?
Yes, you can definitely use your food processor!
Yummy recipe i am try this recipe for yesterday too yummy taste.
these look amazing!!! and i think i could convince my toddler to eat them. I have never cooked with butternut squash before, so please excuse my ignorance. I read in the comments I am to use raw squash, but how do I grate it? Can I just use a regular metal box grater? thanks 🙂
Yes, that’s exactly right!
Yum! These seem like they’d be a great alternative to hashbrowns for breakfast.
Does the squash need to be cooked first, and if so what’s your recommendation?
No, the squash does not have to be cooked first.
If you were gluten free could you substitute a gluten free flour for the ap flour?
Yes, absolutely.
Love the rusticness of these fritters, and I like how the butternut squash is grated. I think it has a better texture. Great post! (:
Fab! Thank you!!
These look delicious Besides the dollop of sour cream, what is the sprinkled green on top?
Chives are used here as a garnish. 🙂
Yummmy!