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Easy Summer Fried Squash Crispy

A quick and delicious way to enjoy summer squash, coated in a crispy batter and fried to perfection.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Squash
  • 2 medium Yellow Squash sliced into thin rounds
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour for coating
  • 1 cup Cornmeal for coating
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper to taste
  • 1 cup Buttermilk for dipping
  • 4 cups Vegetable Oil for frying

Method
 

Prepare the Squash
  1. Slice the yellow squash into thin rounds and set aside.
Prepare the Coating
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Dip each squash slice into buttermilk, then coat with the flour mixture.
Fry the Squash
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Fry the coated squash slices in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  3. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
Serve
  1. Serve hot as an appetizer or side dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra flavor, add spices like paprika or garlic powder to the coating mixture.

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