Summer Squash Puffs

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Servings: 24
Yield: 24 servings

Description

Summer squash is combined with corn muffin mix and fried into tasty little fritters for this summer squash puff recipe. They're perfect all season.

Ingredients

1 quart oil for frying
4 summer squash, cut into chunks
1 medium onion, grated
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup dry corn muffin mix
2 eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1 Heat oil in a deep, heavy skillet or deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
2 Place squash in a pot with enough water to cover; bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, then mash.
3 Combine 2 cups mashed squash, onion, and eggs in a bowl. Combine flour, muffin mix, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl; stir in squash mixture until thoroughly combined.
4 Drop fritter mixture by rounded tablespoons into the hot oil; fry until evenly brown and crisp. Drain on paper towels.