4.8 from 18 votes
Butternut Squash Fritters
These are easier to make than you think, low calorie, addictive and amazingly crisp-tender! A must-have appetizer for everyone!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American, Canadian, Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 butternut squash about 3 pounds, peeled and shredded
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 egg beaten, large
- ½ teaspoon thyme dried
- ¼ teaspoon sage dried
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 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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