Southern Fried Squash Recipe

Fried yellow squash with that bit of crunch on the outside, oh so good. Easy to make too. Pan fried to perfection the good old fashioned country way.

I have always been fond of yellow squash. Perhaps that is because it was my first vegetable that I grew myself as a child. After caring for that vegetable plant and harvesting those fresh squash I wanted all things yellow squash in my life.

This recipe is a classic and a favorite for many besides just me. So grab yourself a few summer squash and let’s get to cooking!

Ingredients:

• 1-2 Yellow Summer Squash, medium to large, sliced into 1/4″ pieces
• 1 c Flour, all purpose
• 1/2 c corn meal
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
• 1 Egg
• 1/4 c  Buttermilk
• 2 tsp Water
• Oil for frying, 1/4″ in the bottom of a medium skillet

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Fried Squash

A classic Southern style side dish recipe of pan fried squash with a crispy cornmeal and flour coating.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time5 minutes mins

Total Time15 minutes mins

Servings: 1 Side Dish

Calories: 259kcal

Author: Julia Jordan | Julia’s Simply Southern

Ingredients

• 1-2 Yellow Summer Squash medium to large, sliced into 1/4″ pieces
• 1 c Flour all purpose
• 1/2 c corn meal
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
• 1 Egg
• 1/4 c Buttermilk
• 2 tsp Water
• Oil for frying 1/4″ in the bottom of a medium skillet

Instructions

• Begin by adding the oil to a skillet and heat over medium heat.
• Next, combine the flour, corn meal, and seasonings in a small bowl.
• In another bowl, beat an egg and whisk in buttermilk and water. 
• Next, dredge each squash piece in the seasoned flour/cornmeal mixture, then into the wet mixture, then back to to the flour/cornmeal mixture.
• Add the coated squash pieces to the heated skillet and brown on each side. This will take about 2 minutes per side. Be careful not to overcook or the texture of the squash will become mushy. 
• Serve hot

Nutrition

Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 345mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g

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Thank you so much for stopping by! If you love fresh summer squash then I know you’ll love this tried and true fried squash recipe.

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