Crispy Butternut Squash Fritters with Garlic Dip Recipe
Delightfully crispy butternut squash fritters combined with shredded potato and cheddar cheese, seasoned with smoked paprika and cumin, served with a creamy garlic quark dip. These fritters are perfect as a savory snack or appetizer, offering a flavorful, crunchy bite paired with a refreshing, tangy dip.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: About 12 fritters (serves 4) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
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: Grate the butternut squash and potato thoroughly, ensuring they are evenly shredded for consistent texture in the fritters.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the grated butternut squash and potato with the eggs, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped parsley, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix everything well until fully incorporated.
- Heat Oil: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat, enough to shallow fry the fritters.
- Cook Fritters: Scoop approximately 2 tablespoons of the mixture into the hot skillet, flattening each slightly with a spatula. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until each fritter is golden brown and crispy.
- Drain Excess Oil: Transfer cooked fritters to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb the excess oil. Keep them warm and continue frying remaining batter similarly.
- Prepare Garlic Dip: In a bowl, whisk together low-fat quark and milk until smooth. Stir in finely minced garlic, agave syrup, salt, pepper, and chopped fresh chives until well combined.
- Serve: Serve the crispy butternut squash fritters hot, accompanied by the creamy garlic dip for dipping.
Notes
- Shredding the squash and potato finely helps create a consistent batter and ensures even cooking.
- Using cornstarch alongside flour adds extra crispiness to the fritters.
- Adjust the seasoning as desired, you can add more smoked paprika or cumin for a stronger flavor.
- Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying to avoid fritters absorbing excess oil and becoming greasy.
- Serve the fritters immediately for best crispiness and flavor.
- The garlic dip can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
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