Southern Fried Squash

5 from 1 vote

Perfect for the delicious taste of summer, fresh yellow squash is sliced and dredged in milk and egg, then breaded and fried to golden, crispy perfection.

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 300kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

1 pound yellow squash (2-3 medium squash)
½ cup milk
1 egg
2 tablespoons all-purpose
½ cup cornmeal
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon Creole Seasoning
2 cups oil (or more for frying)

Instructions

Rinse and dry squash using a paper towel, then slice them into ⅛-¼ inch slices. Try to make even slices, so they cook in the same amount of time.
Whisk the milk and egg in a shallow bowl, and set aside. In a second shallow bowl, combine all dry ingredients—flour, cornmeal, salt, pepper, and Creole seasoning. Mix well.
Dredge the squash slices in the buttermilk and egg mixture, then in the cornmeal mixture, ensuring they are completely coated. Shake off excess cornmeal mixture from the squash, then arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet while you get them all done. Let the squash sit for about 2-3 minutes, which will help the cornmeal mixture stick to the squash.
Heat about half an inch of oil over medium-high heat in a large deep skillet.
When the oil is hot (the oil will immediately form bubbles around a wooden spoon when dipped into it), place the squash in the oil using tongs. Fry the squash in small batches until golden brown and crisp—about 4-5 minutes, flipping halfway in the frying process to ensure even cooking on both sides.
Transfer fried squash to a paper towel-lined plate to soak off excess oil. Cool for 1-2 minutes, then serve with your favorite sauce.

Notes

To keep fried squash warm until ready to serve, place them in a single layer on a baking sheet in a preheated oven at 250ºF/120ºC till you're ready.
For perfectly crispy fried squash, don't put too many slices in the pan all at once. That way, the oil stays hot, and the juice from the squash won't spatter.
Use tongs to put your squash slices in the hot oil to decrease the chance of the hot oil making a mess and burning you.
Don't want fried food? Air fryer squash is just as delicious without any guilt.
Please remember that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.

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