Sherby's Southern Fried Squash Patties
Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, Sherby's Southern Fried Squash Patties are a golden delight that captures the essence of rustic Southern comfort food. Made with freshly grated yellow squash, Parmesan cheese, and a medley of savory seasonings like garlic powder and paprika, these patties are lightly pan-fried to a perfect crisp. The addition of breadcrumbs and green onions elevates their flavor while providing a satisfying crunch in every bite. Easy to prepare in just 25 minutes, these squash patties make a versatile dish—perfect as a side, appetizer, or snack. Serve them hot with your favorite dipping sauce or pair them with classic Southern staples for a meal that’s as wholesome as it is indulgent. With simple ingredients and big flavor, this is a recipe you’ll want to put on repeat!
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Ingredients
- 3 medium yellow squash
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 stalks green onions (finely chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
Directions
Step 1
Wash and grate the yellow squash using a box grater.
Step 2
Place the grated squash in the center of a clean kitchen towel, gather the edges, and wring out as much excess moisture as possible.
Step 3
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the grated squash, egg, flour, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, green onions, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until thoroughly combined.
Step 4
Using your hands, shape the mixture into small patties, about 2-3 inches in diameter. Place the patties on a parchment-lined baking sheet to make handling easier.
Step 5
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it shimmers but does not smoke. Test the oil by dropping in a small piece of the mixture; it should sizzle immediately.
Step 6
Working in batches, carefully place the squash patties in the hot oil. Fry for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
Step 7
Transfer the fried patties to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Step 8
Serve hot with your choice of dipping sauce or as a side to your favorite Southern meal.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (943.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1750.6 |
| Total Fat 137.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 24.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.4g | |
| Cholesterol 239.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2494.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 115.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 22.1g | |
| Protein 35.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 53.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 435.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1595.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories