Ingredients
Pumpkin Fritters
- 1 cup (250 g) pumpkin purée
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup (115 g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (25 g) finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ cup (75 g) finely diced onion
- 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ tsp poultry seasoning
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- ½ tsp Dijon mustard
- ⅓ cup (2.67 oz.) vegetable oil
Garlic Herb Dipping Sauce
- 1 cup (115 g) sour cream
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Gather all ingredients and prepare as directed, ensuring pumpkin purée, finely diced onion, and chopped parsley are ready.
- Make Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the pumpkin purée and egg until smooth. Add the flour, Parmesan cheese, baking powder, garlic powder, onion, parsley, poultry seasoning, kosher salt, black pepper, and Dijon mustard. Stir everything until the mixture forms a thick, spoonable batter. If the batter feels too loose, add additional flour one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- Heat Oil: Heat the vegetable oil in a medium non-stick skillet over medium heat until the oil is shimmering and reaches approximately 350°F (175°C), which ensures a perfect golden crisp.
- Cook Fritters: Using a spoon, scoop heaping tablespoons of batter into the hot oil. Gently flatten each fritter with the back of the spoon to form a neat patty. Cook each side for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crisp, then carefully flip to cook the other side.
- Drain and Season: Once cooked, transfer the fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. While still hot, sprinkle with a bit of fresh parsley and a pinch of salt for extra flavor.
- Prepare Dipping Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together sour cream, garlic powder, chopped parsley, salt, and lemon juice until well combined to create a refreshing garlic herb dipping sauce.
- Serve: Serve the warm pumpkin fritters alongside the garlic herb dipping sauce and enjoy immediately for best taste and texture.
Notes
- Add extra flour cautiously to avoid making the batter too dense.
- Maintain oil temperature around 350°F to ensure fritters crisp up without absorbing too much oil.
- Use fresh parsley for garnish and sauce to maximize herb flavor.
- Leftover fritters can be reheated in a skillet or oven to preserve crispness.
- Vegetarian recipe but not vegan due to egg, Parmesan, and sour cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
