A staple of Southern comfort food, Southern-Style Fried Yellow Squash is a dish that perfectly captures the essence of summer. With its crispy exterior and tender interior, this dish is not just a side; it’s a celebration of seasonal produce and traditional cooking.
Ingredients
Scale:
4 medium garden-fresh yellow squashes (about 1 pound), sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
Rinse the yellow squashes under cool water and slice them into 1/4-inch rounds.
In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, cornmeal, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until well combined.
Dip each slice of yellow squash into the egg mixture, then press into the flour and cornmeal mixture for an even coating.
In a large skillet, pour in enough vegetable oil to cover the bottom by about 1/2 inch and heat over medium-high heat.
Carefully place the coated squash slices into the hot oil, frying for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
Transfer the fried squash to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
