Fried Squash Recipe

Rating 5.0
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From yellow to zucchini, pick your favorite variety for this easy fried squash recipe. A handful of simple ingredients makes this classic crunchy dish a delicious appetizer or snack that everyone loves.
Utensils Appetizer
Globe Italian
9
ingredients
5
steps
30
minutes
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Tiffany La Forge
Tiffany La Forge is a professional chef, cookbook author, and food writer who graduated from The Institute of Culinary Education in New York City. She runs the seasonal food blog, Parsnips and Pastries, and is author of The Modern Cast Iron Cookbook.

Ingredients

Servings:
4
oil, for frying
2-3
yellow squash or zucchini, sliced ¼-inch thick
1
egg, whisked
1/2 cup(s)
whole milk
3/4 cup(s)
all-purpose flour
1/2 cup(s)
fine cornmeal
1/2 tsp
salt
Pinch
black pepper
1/4 tsp
garlic powder

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Directions 5 steps | 30 Minutes

Step 1

Heat oil in a skillet to 350°F. Gather and prep all ingredients.

Fried Squash Recipe: Heat oil in a skillet to 350°F.
Step 2

Whisk together the egg and milk in a bowl. Set aside

Fried Squash Recipe: Whisk together the egg and milk in a bowl.
Step 3

In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, salt, pepper and garlic powder.

Fried Squash Recipe: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, salt, pepper and garlic powder.
Step 4

Dip the squash slices in the wet mixture first and then dredge in the dry mixture.

Fried Squash Recipe: Dip the squash slices in the wet mixture first and then dredge in the dry mixture.
Step 5

Fry squash slices in batches until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle immediately with sea salt.

Fried Squash Recipe: Fry squash slices in batches until golden brown on both sides.
Nutrition Per Serving
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CALORIES
489
FAT
34.2 g
PROTEIN
7.6 g
CARBS
39 g
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Fred M.

Fred

18 Jul 2022

So delicious! We are definitely making a double batch next time.

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