Description
Crispy butternut squash fritters with garlic dip – a perfect fall appetizer that’s vegetarian-friendly and bursting with flavor. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions!”
Ingredients
For the Fritters:
- 3 cups butternut squash, peeled and grated (about 1 medium squash)
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 2-3 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying
For the Garlic Dip:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh chives, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Make the Garlic Dip First:
- Mix everything together in a bowl – seriously, just dump it all in and whisk until it looks creamy.
- Taste it and add more garlic if you’re brave (I always do).
- Stick it in the fridge while you mess with the fritters – it gets better sitting there.
Prepare the Fritters:
- Grate that squash like your life depends on it. I use the big holes because tiny shreds turn to mush.
- Crack your eggs right into the bowl with the squash, then dump in flour and seasonings. Mix it up until it holds together when you squeeze it – don’t overthink this part.
- Heat your oil in the biggest skillet you have. You want enough to come halfway up the fritters, not swimming but not dry either.
- Scoop and press – I use a big spoon to grab some mixture, then squish it together with my hands before dropping it in. They should sizzle immediately or your oil isn’t hot enough.
- Don’t touch them for at least 3 minutes! I know it’s tempting but let them get properly golden before flipping.
- Flip once and cook another 3-4 minutes until both sides look like golden perfection.
- Drain on paper towels – skip this step and they’ll be greasy disasters.
Notes
Test your oil with a tiny bit first – should bubble right away but not violently
Don’t flip early – I used to peek constantly and ruin everything
Make them the same size or some burn while others stay raw
Make extra dip – people get weird about it and hoard it
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American