Crispy Butternut Squash Fritters with Garlic Dip Recipe
Deliciously crispy butternut squash fritters paired with a creamy garlic dip, perfect for a comforting appetizer or snack. These fritters combine grated butternut squash and potato with mild spices and cheddar cheese, fried to golden perfection, and served with a refreshing low-fat quark-based garlic dip.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 fritters (serves 3-4) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Fritters:
- 250 g grated butternut squash, peeled and seeded
- 1 grated potato (small to medium), peeled
- 2 eggs
- 50 g all-purpose flour
- 50 g cornstarch
- 100 g shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Vegetable oil, for frying
For the Garlic Dip:
- 200 g low-fat quark
- 50 ml milk
- 1 garlic clove, finely minced
- 1 tsp agave syrup
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
Instructions
- Grate Vegetables: Peel and grate the butternut squash and potato, then set aside.
- Mix Fritter Batter: In a large bowl, combine the grated butternut squash and potato with eggs, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped parsley, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Heat Oil: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
- Cook Fritters: Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the mixture into the skillet, flattening each scoop slightly with a spatula. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until fritters are golden brown and crispy. Cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
- Drain Excess Oil: Transfer cooked fritters to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Prepare Garlic Dip: In a bowl, blend low-fat quark and milk until smooth. Add minced garlic, agave syrup, salt, pepper, and chopped fresh chives. Stir well to combine.
- Serve: Serve the warm fritters immediately with the garlic dip on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to achieve a crispy texture and prevent sogginess.
- Drain the grated butternut squash and potato in a clean kitchen towel to remove excess moisture for crispier fritters.
- You can substitute cheddar cheese with other melting cheeses like mozzarella or gouda as preferred.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free flour blend instead of all-purpose flour.
- The garlic dip can be prepared in advance and chilled to develop flavors.
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