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Southern-Style Fried Yellow Squash

A crispy and flavorful Southern dish made from fresh yellow squash, perfect as a side or snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the squash preparation
  • 4 medium yellow squash Fresh yellow squash, sliced into rounds.
For the breading
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs Whisked together with buttermilk.
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash and slice the squash into rounds.
Breading Station
  1. In one bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and buttermilk.
Dredging
  1. Dip each slice of squash into the egg mixture, then coat it in the cornmeal mixture.
Frying
  1. In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot.
  2. Add the coated squash slices to the skillet in batches, frying until golden brown and crispy on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Serving
  1. Remove the fried squash and place on paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve hot.

Notes

Fry in batches to avoid crowding the pan, which can lower the oil temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for best quality.