Crunchy Fried Squash

These crunchy fried squash are super moist on the inside, with a crisp bread crumb coating and served with vegetable cream cheese.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 436 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
• 1 cup dry bread crumbs, or more as needed
• 1 large yellow squash, cut into 1-inch slices
• 4 ounces garden vegetable cream cheese, softened
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large frying pan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Beat egg, milk, and salt in a shallow bowl. Place bread crumbs in another shallow bowl.

Step 3

Coat both sides of squash slices in flour. Dip each slice in the egg mixture, then coat both sides with bread crumbs.

Step 4

Place 4 to 5 slices in the hot oil and fry until golden brown and fork-tender, about 3 minutes on each side, using tongs and a fork to help turn them over in the pan. Do not overcrowd; overcrowding will reduce crispiness. Set fried slices on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil. Continue frying remaining slices. Let cool, about 5 minutes.

Step 5

"Frost" slices with some of the vegetable cream cheese as desired. Serve while still warm, or at room temperature.