Delicata Squash and Corn Fritters Recipe (2024)

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Lilly

I think you are overthinking it- 'squash' refers to the delicata squash, not the zucchini which they already tell you what to do with it. The directions imply you should shred the zucchini and squeeze the excess water out, then shred the delicata squash in the same manner and add to the bowl.

greg

added 15 oz can rinsed, drained, coarsely fork-mashed garbanzo beans, 2tsp ground cardamom, 1tsp cayenne pepper. oven ‘fried’ fritters at 425 on parchment lined baking sheet, brushing liberally w/the sage oil, flipping once and baking 15’ each side. garnished w/the fried sage leaves…yummy!

Donna

Butternut squash would have a similar flavor, but you would need to peel it, as the skin is much harder than delicata squash. The skin on delicata is very tender when cooked, which makes it a good choice to just shred unpeeled in this recipe.

CJ

Peeled enough acorn squash to get a pound as I had no delicata available. Used a quarter-cup measure when spooning fritter batter into the pan. Alternated between using the bottom of the measuring cup, a wooden spoon and wet fingers to flatten and thin out the fritters -- the thinner they were, the more evenly they browned. Delicious.

Victoria

These were fantastic. Wonderful recipe. Also- crispy sage leaves - wow!

Kimberly L

I use chickpea flour as a GF substitute in most fritter recipes. the flavor profile of the chickpeas usually aligns with the rest of the ingredients and it provides structure that is needed in the shaping and frying. in the EU chickpea flower is called graham flour.

Betsy

I use GF pancake mix as a substitute for flour in my stand-by recipe for zucchini fritters. No other adjustments needed. Seems to me that cornmeal, unless ground very, very fine, could result in an unpleasant texture.

Karen

Sounds a little like making latkes...?

jsk

Delicious! We used the same quantity of non dairy milk as the flour (3/4 c) and sprinkled generously with flax meal to make this vegan,

Sz

Just made these and stuffed myself silly. They are so delicious. used roughly the squash ratios described, but I also use one part Cushaw squash plus the delicata. Larger and easier to work with, tho Delicatais a bit sweeter. cheese cloth to squeeze out thoroughly the zucchini. half AP flour, half garbanzo flour. I adore crispy sage, so that worked out well, plus a few sprigs of fresh rosemary and lavender. Used a mix of regular neutral cooking oil and lard/duck fat. Tastes creamy and rich.

Sara

Just made these for dinner. I had everything other than the scallions. Came out really well, everyone including my 4 yo and 9 month old both loved them. I do think they need a dip so I made a very simple one with whole fat Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and salt and pepper. My son liked the sage leaves so much he ate pretty much all of them.

Linj

I served this with Kay Chun’s trad meatloaf, but really the fritters were ALL GONE in one sitting, so I had to make something else for the rest of the meatloaf!

dobrou chut

A new favorite fritter! I made a radish raita to go with these and would definitely do so again

Gene

Excellent! Light and sweet. Used home-grown delicata, zuke, scallions, and sage. Garden sweet corn is done, so I used thawed frozen, which was great. And GF flour to please my spouse.

Charlotte

A great way to use up late summer veggies. I substituted 1/3 of an onion (grated with the zucchini) for the scallions and gave the shredded veggies a good squeeze in cheesecloth to remove liquid. The fritters held together well and were sweet and tasty. The sage oil (I used olive oil as the base) didn’t add much complexity and was a tasty addition, along with the crispy leaves. Would make this again!

SK19118

This was wonderful! Will be on repeat. I really struggled to grate the delicata - will obtain a food processor before the next time!

great even with just zucchini

I picked some overgrown zucchini and needed to use them so I made this recipe using just zucchini. Came out really great. Tasty and great texture.

Brenda

Made these for easter and everyone loved them. I added a liberal amount (maybe 1.5 Tbsp) of Penzey's Fox Point seasoning to the batter and served them with a homemade remoulade sauce. This will be added to my regular holiday recipe rotation!

chuzhenzhen

Made the batter the day before and let it sit in the fridge overnight. The next day, let the batter come to room temperature, formed the patties and fried them in the sage oil. Right before serving warmed them again in 350F.

Amy

Made with sweet dumpling squash (you can eat the skins) instead of the delicata because that's what I already had. Added 2 eggs and used a gluten free flour mix instead of wheat flour. Everyone loved them. Didn't get the excitement of exploding fresh corn because I used canned corn, but it still tasted great. Served with a dollop of sour cream.

Jennifer

can these be made a day ahead and reheated?

Jo Roe

Does the corn in these pop and spray wicked hot oil over the cook? I've made corn fritters in the past and I had to literally put safety glasses on due to the corn exploding and being downright dangerous. They were tasty, but be careful!

Lynn

I probably under seasoned it a bit but they were tasty. Salting the sage “chips” helps add a little zing.

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Delicata Squash and Corn Fritters Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Why are my fritters not crispy? ›

The most common causes for soggy fritters are too much batter (basic flour and egg batter like used in pancakes will never cook up crispy), and whatever you're frittering leeches too much water when cooking.

Does Delicata squash need to be peeled? ›

Because you can eat the skin, there's no need to peel the squash before you chop it. Start by slicing it in half lengthwise. Then, use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and the stringy flesh. Finally, cut the seeded squash halves into thick slices.

Why are my corn fritters falling apart? ›

If your oil temperature drops, the fritters will soak up excess oil while cooking, leaving them soggy. Why are my corn fritters falling apart? If using frozen or canned corn, make sure to drain well to eliminate excess moisture. Always spoon and level dry ingredients to make sure your measurements are consistent.

Does baking soda make fritters crispy? ›

Is baking soda or powder best for frying? A pinch of baking soda can help produce crispy fried foods. It reacts with the acid in the batter to create carbon dioxide bubbles. These lead to an airy batter and a crisper, fluffier result.

What makes batter more crispy? ›

Rice flour and cornstarch work particularly well because they fry up crispier than wheat flour. They also absorb less moisture and fat during the frying process, making the products less greasy. This is why rice flour is often used when making tempura because it produces a very thin and crispy, dry crust.

Can you eat too much delicata squash? ›

Toxic squash syndrome can result from continuing to eat the bitter fruit. Some of the most rampant symptoms and indicators of toxic squash syndrome include diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Toxic squash syndrome can be so severe that it can cause swelling in the pancreas, liver, gallbladder, and kidneys.

How to know when delicata squash is bad? ›

You'll know delicata squash has gone bad if it has wrinkles or soft spots. Also, if the seeds look slimy or their color is off, you'll know it's spoiled. The seeds are normally a cream or white color. Typically, they'll be covered in the flesh of the squash.

Can you eat rind of delicata squash? ›

Delicata squash skin

The delicata is actually named for its delicate, edible skin, so there is no need for peeling here. The rind of these cylindrical, striped vegetables is similar in texture to a summer squash like zucchini, and becomes perfectly tender when cooked.

What is fritter batter made of? ›

Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a medium bowl. Beat egg, milk, and melted shortening together in a small bowl. Stir egg mixture into flour mixture.

How to stop fritters falling apart? ›

If your zucchini fritters are falling apart, it's likely because the fritters are sticking to the skillet or the batter was too wet. Getting the zucchini dry before preparing the batter so the binding agents can hold the fritter together. If you have a non-stick frying pan, opt for that as well.

What do you eat with corn fritters? ›

For a complete meal, serve the fritters alongside:
  • steamed or roasted veggies.
  • chips or wedges.
  • fresh salad such as green leafy veggies, tomato, cucumber and herbs or sprouts.
  • poached or fried egg.
  • bacon.
Jan 10, 2024

Are corn fritters the same as hush puppies? ›

Corn fritters and hush puppies are both fried balls of dough, and the names are often used interchangeably. Corn fritters are fried balls of dough, generally made with white flour and corn kernels. Hush puppies are usually cornmeal-based and may or may not contain whole corn.

What powder makes food crispy? ›

But the baking powder is key, because it acts like a salt. It helps draw moisture to the surface, where it can evaporate. Since they have similar reactions, we typically combine baking powder and table salt to amplify this effect, resulting in extra-crispiness.

How to fix soggy fritters? ›

The eggs you use need to be small and cold. Larger eggs have more water from the egg white, resulting in wetter batter and soggy fritters. Add flour to your wet batter! Most veggies have a high water content (which we know equals soggy fritters).

Why is my batter not getting crispy? ›

Keep the oil temperature up for crispy fried food

When it comes to battered foods, according to Bon Appétit, the lower the temperature, the longer your batter is sitting in the pot absorbing oil, which can lead to a dark, unappetizing oil-laden crust.

Why are my potato fritters soggy? ›

If your potato fritters are soggy, it's likely because too much liquid remained in your vegetables or the oil and skillet weren't hot enough. A hot skillet with hot oil is how you keep potato pancakes crispy.

Why did my apple fritters get soggy? ›

Soggy apple fritters are typically the result of oil that isn't hot enough. This is why a candy thermometer is so important!

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