Country Fried Squash

Fried squash is simple comfort food. This recipe dips fresh yellow squash slices in batter, then they're fried until golden, crispy, and delicious!

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 829 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 1 pinch garlic salt
• 6 pounds butternut squash - peeled, seeded and sliced
• 1 cup oil for frying
• 0.5 cup milk
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup cornmeal

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Whisk milk and egg together in a small bowl. Combine flour, cornmeal, garlic salt, pepper, and salt together in a separate bowl.

Step 2

Gather all ingredients.

Step 3

Fry coated squash slices in hot oil, a few at a time, until crisp and golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towel and serve immediately.

Step 4

Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat to 350 to 375 degrees F (180 to 190 degrees C). Dip each squash slice into egg mixture, then dredge in flour mixture to coat.