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white plate with fried squash and yellow napkin.

Fried Squash Recipe

Pam
Just 4 simple ingredients in this classic southern fried squash recipe. Have the best of summer's bounty on your table in just minutes!
4.47 from 32 votes
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Prep Time 6 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Southern
Servings 3 people
Calories 246 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound yellow crookneck squash sliced in ¼ inch slices
  • ½ cup cornmeal white or yellow
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup vegetable oil

Instructions
 

  • Mix cornmeal and salt in plate or shallow dish.
  • Dredge each squash slice in cornmeal mixture and set aside.
  • Heat oil in skillet until hot. Between medium and medium high on stovetop is recommended.
  • Add squash slices to hot oil being careful to not crowd or overlap.
  • Cook 1½-2 minutes per side or until golden brown.
  • Remove from oil and drain briefly on paper towels before serving.

Notes

  • Zucchini squash may be used instead of yellow squash
  • Room temperature squash will require less time for oil temperature to recover when adding to skillet. 
  • Don't crowd squash slices in skillet. It may take 2-3 skilletfuls to cook all squash.

Nutrition

Serving: 8slicesCalories: 246kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 585mgPotassium: 482mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 302IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg
Keyword classic southern, squash
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