Squash Crispies

By Gail Welch
@sugarshack

I never could make my fried squash turn out like my mother's (soft and crispy) so I started cooking it this way and everybody seems to like it. It's usually just about gone before dinner is on the table. Everybody keeps coming back for one more sample. I am going to list it as an appetizer as well as a side dish.

Rating:

★★★★★ 2 votes

Comments:

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Serves:

Prep:

5 Min

Cook:

10 Min

Method:

Deep Fry

Ingredients

3 medium: yellow crookneck squash
1 1/2 - 2 c: milk
1/2 tsp: salt and pepper, to taste
2 c: aunt jemima yellow self-rising cornmeal mix
2 -2 1/2 c: crisco shortening or oil of your choice

Step-By-Step

1Rinse squash well. Slice into thin round slices (though, not extremely thin) between 1/8-in. and 1/4-inch each.

2Dip slices in milk then generously salt and pepper, according to taste.

3Place two cups cornmeal mix into Ziplock bag and add a few squash slices at a time; shake until coated. Repeat for all squash.

4Melt 2 cups Crisco,(preferred because it doesn't burn as easily as cheaper shortening) or oil in skillet until hot.

5Fry several slices at one time but do not crowd skillet; turning as they float to the top and brown. Remove and place on paper towels. Repeat until all squash is done.
NOTE: To keep oil fresh and prevent burning you may want to strain and add more shortening as you cook more.

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