Savory Pumpkin Fritters: Your New Fall Favorite Snack

Delightful savory pumpkin fritters make for the perfect fall snack, combining comforting flavors with a crispy texture.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings: 6 fritters

Course: Lunch

Cuisine: American

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Fritter Ingredients

2 cups Grated Squash Use butternut or acorn squash for best results.
1/2 cup Onion Chopped; shallots work well for a subtler bite.
1 large Egg Avoid substitutes for this role.
1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free flour.
1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated; consider Pecorino or nutritional yeast for a vegan alternative.
1/4 teaspoon Salt Adjust based on your palate.
1-2 dashes Hot Pepper Flakes or Black Pepper Modify the amount to suit your taste.
1/2-1 teaspoon Parsley Chopped; fresh is preferable.
1-2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can be exchanged with vegetable oil if needed.

Equipment

Box grater
Large frying pan
mixing bowl
spatula
paper towels

Method

Recipe Instructions

Begin by grating 2 cups of raw pumpkin. Squeeze out excess moisture and transfer to a medium mixing bowl.
Add chopped onion, egg, grated Parmesan cheese, flour, salt, pepper, and parsley. Stir until fully combined.
Form mixture into 6 patties, about half an inch thick.
Heat 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large frying pan over medium to medium-high heat.
Carefully add 3 fritters at a time to the hot oil, frying for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
Remove fritters from the pan and place on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1fritterCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Squeeze the grated pumpkin to remove extra moisture. Fry in small batches for best results.

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