fried squash and/or zucchini
This is our favorite way to cook squash and zucchini.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
Fried zucchini is a Southern delicacy, but not all fried zucchini recipes are created equal. This one is delicious. Salting and sweating the zucchini before frying pulls most of the extra moisture from the zucchini or yellow squash. That step makes the crust stick much better. These fried zucchini chips are perfectly seasoned and, once fried, have a nice crunchy crust. These are best served hot.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
Pan Fry
yield
4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2-3 - squash or zucchini, medium-sized
- 1 - egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt, depending on your taste (we are light salters)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- - vegetable oil
How To Make fried squash and/or zucchini
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Step 1Slice squash into rounds 1/8"-1/4" thick.
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Step 2When I have time, I salt the squash and let it sit for about 30 minutes to sweat out the excess water but when I am in a hurry I skip this step.
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Step 3Combine milk and egg in a small bowl.
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Step 4In a 2nd bowl (I use a plate) combine the flour, cornmeal, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
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Step 5If you set the squash aside to sweat, dab them dry with a paper towel.
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Step 6Then dip them in the egg mixture.
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Step 7Then dredge them in the dry mixture.
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Step 8Continue this process until all the rounds have been dredged.
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Step 9Using enough to cover the bottom of the pan, heat oil in a large skillet using medium to medium high heat. Place squash in skillet and fry both sides of squash until golden brown.
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Step 10Once fried, place on a paper towel to absorb extra oil.
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Nutrition Facts
(per serving*)
calories: 356kcal, carbohydrates: 31g, cholesterol: 167mg, fat: 21g, fiber: 3g, protein: 11g, saturated fat: 4g, sodium: 228mg, sugar: 4g, unsaturated fat: 16g
*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information is estimated.
Discover More
Category:
Vegetables
Keyword:
#squash
Keyword:
#zucchini
Keyword:
#vegetables
Keyword:
#Fried
Keyword:
#yellow
Keyword:
#crooked
Ingredient:
Vegetable
Method:
Pan Fry
Culture:
American
Collection:
Summer Recipes
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