My Version Of Fried Squash Recipes

FRIED SQUASH

Steps:

• Add the milk, eggs, and hot sauce to a medium-sized mixing bowl. Stir to combine. Add the squash slices, and set aside until ready to use.
• In a breading tray or shallow container, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, salt, and pepper. Set aside until ready to use.
• Add the oil to a skillet over medium-high heat and allow to come to temperature, between 350°-375°.
• Shake off any dripping milk from the squash, and dredge completely in the dry batter. Carefully add to the oil, taking care not to overcrowd the pan and frying in batches as needed.
• Have ready a plate lined with paper towels or a cooling rack atop a rimmed baking sheet lined with paper towels.
• Cook the squash for 2 1/2 -3 minutes each, or just until the crust is perfectly golden brown. Remove from the oil and allow to cool slightly. For best results, serve right away.

COUNTRY FRIED SQUASH

Steps:

• Combine egg and milk together in a small bowl, mix well.
• In a second bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, salt, pepper and garlic salt. Dip squash slices first in the egg mixture, then dredge the squash in the dry mixture.
• Heat 1/2 inch of oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Fry squash until golden brown.

SWEET FRIED SUMMER SQUASH

Steps:

• Allow squash to rest for 5 minutes after cutting to release its moisture. Stir the flour, sugar, and salt together in a shallow bowl. Dredge the squash slices in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess, and set aside until needed.
• Melt the shortening in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange the squash in a single layer in the skillet. Cook, turning once, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

MY VERSION OF FRIED SQUASH

Steps:

• In a large skillet or electric skillet, heat about a 1/4 of a inch deep of oil.
• In a bowl,add egg, buttermilk and 2% milk, salt and pepper and mix well. Set aside.
• In another bowl add panko bread crumbs, set aside.
• Slice yellow squash to your desired thickness and place slices in the milk mixture and coat well.
• Dip one slice of squash into bread crumbs and place in heated oil. Make sure you lay the squash in a single layer to fry. Repeat process til you fill the skillet.
• Brown one side on medium heat for 3-4 minutes and turn to brown other side of squash for another 3-4 minutes or until tender.
• Drain on paper towel and serve.

FRIED SQUASH

Steps:

• In a large skillet add all ingredients, bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer.
• Add more water if needed, cook until tender.
• Additional seasoning may be needed taste and adjust.

FRIED YELLOW SQUASH

Steps:

• Place cornbread mix in a gallon-size resealable bag; season with salt and black pepper. Add squash, seal bag, and shake to coat evenly. Remove squash from bag and shake off any excess cornmeal.
• Heat about 1/4 inch of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry squash in the hot oil, working in batches, until center is cooked and edges are crisp, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.