Yellow Squash Fritters with Basil Sour Cream

These yellow squash fritters feature perfectly crispy exteriors with a moist, flavorful texture inside. Serve them hot and crispy from the skillet with an herby fresh basil sour cream.

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Yellow Squash Fritters with Basil Sour Cream

These yellow squash fritters feature perfectly crispy exteriors with a moist, flavorful texture inside. Serve them hot and crispy from the skillet with an herby fresh basil sour cream.

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 263kcal

Ingredients

Basil Sour Cream

1/2 cup sour cream
1 medium clove garlic, peeled
1/4 cup firmly-packed basil leaves
Salt and pepper to taste

Yellow Squash Fritters

1 lb yellow squash (about 2 medium squash)
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup (45g) panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup (70g) all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon (2g) baking powder
1/4 cup minced yellow onion
2 medium cloves garlic, minced
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Vegetable oil for cooking

Instructions

Basil Sour Cream

Combine all sour cream ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Season sour cream with salt and pepper to taste and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Yellow Squash Fritters

Shred yellow squash on the large holes of a box grater. Place shredded squash in a large bowl and toss with 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Allow squash to sit 10 minutes to draw out the moisture. Drain liquid from bowl, place squash in the center of a kitchen towel and squeeze tightly to drain the excess water out.
Combine shredded squash, panko, flour, baking powder, onion, garlic, and egg in a large bowl, gently folding until a soft dough forms. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once pan is hot, add 2 tablespoons oil and swirl to coat pan. Working in batches, drop batter by 1/4-cupfuls into hot pan and flatten slightly. Cook fritters 2-3 minutes on each side, flipping once until fritters are golden brown. Repeat cooking method with remaining batter, adding additional oil to pan as needed between batches.
Serve fritters immediately warm with sour cream for serving. Enjoy!

Notes

Storing Instructions

Fritters are best if served immediately after assembly.

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