Southern Fried Yellow Squash
Yellow squash lightly battered and fried to a golden brown. This is sure to become a summertime favorite—crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. With just a few simple ingredients and minutes to prepare, you can have this summertime favorite on your table as well.
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 3 medium yellow squash
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix egg and buttermilk. Set aside.
- In another shallow bowl or plate, combine flour and cornmeal, salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Slice squash into 1/4" - 1/2" slices.
- Dredge slices in egg/ buttermilk mixture, then cornmeal/flour mixture. Coat well.
- Add oil to a cast iron skillet- 1/2 inch deep. Heat to medium-high heat-350°.
- Place squash-- in batches-- in hot oil. Fry for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on a paper towel lined plate. Sprinkle lightly with salt if desired.