How to Make Deep-Fried Squash Patties - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a new and delicious way to enjoy summer squash? Look no further than these deep-fried squash patties! This recipe takes ordinary summer squash and transforms it into crispy, golden-brown patties that are perfect for a side dish, appetizer, or even a light main course. The crispy exterior and tender interior of these patties are sure to make them a hit with everyone at the table.

This recipe is a great way to use up an abundance of summer squash from your garden or local fa...

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds yellow squash
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons dried minced onion, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons dried parsley, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 pinch ground paprika, or to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup dry bread crumbs
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup sifted all-purpose flour, or as needed
  • 1 cup vegetable oil for frying, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 15 to 20 patties

  • Halve the squash and scrape out as many seeds as you can. Shred in a food processor, or on a box grater. Transfer to a mixing bowl and add cornstarch, onion, parsley, garlic powder, paprika, and pepper. Let rest for 15 minutes.
  • Fold in bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Let rest for 15 minutes more.
  • Lay out a 2- to 3-foot long sheet of waxed paper on a counter; dust with some of the sifted flour.
  • Heat about 1/4 inch oil in a deep-fryer or large frying pan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Form patties out of the mixture, making them a bit smaller than tennis ball, about 1/2 cup each. Squeeze excess liquid out of each patty, then firm up outer edges with your thumbs before placing on the flour-dusted waxed paper; this helps to keep them from falling apart in the pan. Sift more flour over tops of the cakes.
  • Drop patties into the hot oil using 2 spatulas; one to hold them in place, one to scrape and drop into the oil, working in batches. Cook until golden brown and tender, about 5 minutes per batch. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat to cook remaining patties.
  • Nutrition

    256 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 4mg
    • Sodium: 184mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 39g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 22mg
    • Calcium: 146mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 595mg