Fried Squash Andor Zucchini Recipes

BATTER FRIED ZUCCHINI OR SQUASH

Steps:

• Clean and cut up zucchini/squash. I like to cut them into sticks rather than slices because that shape fries more evenly in deep fat without need of turning.
• Pre-heat oven to 250.
• Prepare an oven-proof pan by lining it with several paper towels.
• Either heat your deep fryer to the temperature recommended for fried squash in its manual or heat 2 inches of frying grease (I prefer a 50-50 mix of oil and shortening), in your preferred, stove-top, frying utensil -- mine is a cast iron chicken fryer -- until a drop of water thrown into the grease sizzles vigorously but not violently.
• While the grease is heating beat the egg in a shallow bowl. Beat in the milk, seasonings, and finally the flour. The batter will be thin and may have a few lumps.
• Toss a skillet's worth of squash sticks in the batter and coat thoroughly.
• When the grease is ready carefully drop in the battered sticks, being sure not to drop them right on top of each other. If you are in doubt of your ability to do this without burning yourself use tongs.
• Yes, the thin batter will have drippy bits that dangle from the sticks and there will be a lot of little, batter crispies in the grease. The drippy bits are what makes this batter light and crisp where a thicker batter might be heavy.
• If necessary turn the pieces over partway through so as to brown them evenly.
• When nicely brown transfer the sticks to the prepared pan and put them into the oven while you fry the next batch. Do not try to fry too much at once or the temperature of the grease will drop and the coating will end up soggy and greasy.
• When the squash is done serve with grated Parmesan at the table.
• Some people might like ranch or blue cheese dressing instead or a simple dipping sauce made from sour cream, fresh dill, and a bit of lemon juice to thin it.
• This recipe doubles nicely. But if you need more than that I suggest making separate, additional batches since the rising power fades after long sitting.
• Leftovers can be reheated on a baking sheet in a 450 degree oven. The microwave would make them soggy and unpleasant.
• This batter is also good on eggplant, onion rings, and chicken tenders.
• Note: If you do not keep self-rising flour in the house you can use 1 cup all-purpose flour mixed with 1tsp baking powder and a pinch of salt instead.

FRIED SQUASH AND/OR ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• 1. Slice squash into rounds 1/8"-1/4" thick.
• 2. When I have time, I salt the squash and let it sit for about 30 minutes to sweat out the excess water but when I am in a hurry I skip this step.
• 3. Combine milk and egg in a small bowl.
• 4. In a 2nd bowl (I use a plate) combine the flour, cornmeal, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
• 5. If you set the squash aside to sweat, dab them dry with a paper towel.
• 6. Then dip them in the egg mixture.
• 7. Then dredge them in the dry mixture.
• 8. Continue this process until all the rounds have been dredged.
• 9. Using enough to cover the bottom of the pan, heat oil in a large skillet using medium to medium high heat. Place squash in skillet and fry both sides of squash until golden brown.
• 10. Once fried, place on a paper towel to absorb extra oil.

COUNTRY STIR-FRIED YELLOW AND ZUCCHINI SQUASH

Steps:

• Rinse/wash the squash before preparing.
• Cut off both ends of each squash.
• Slice the squashes into 1/4 inch chip shapes.
• Slice the larger chips into half moon shapes.
• Spray a pan suitable to stir fry all of the squash in with cooking oil.
• Put all of the squash in the pan and spray some more oil across the squash.
• Sprinkle the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika evenly across the squash.
• Add 2 tablespoons of water to the pan and toss everything together in the pan.
• Heat the pan to medium.
• When it starts to sizzle begin stirring occasionally so as not to burn the squash and cook evenly.
• When the water evaporates, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of water.
• Keep tossing occasionally until the squash is half transparent and reasonably soft. (This takes about 15-20 minutes.).
• When the squash is to it's suitable consistancy, remove it from the heat and serve.
• Enjoy!

EASY FRIED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Coat each zucchini slice with egg, then press into cracker crumbs, coating both sides. Shake off excess and place the breaded zucchini onto a plate while breading the rest; do not stack.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Pan fry zucchini until crust browns and zucchini softens, about 3 minutes on each side. Season with salt and pepper.

FRIED ZUCCHINI/YELLOW SQUASH (QUICK, EASY AND CHEESY)

Steps:

• Slice squash into 1/4 inch slices.
• Melt butter in frying pan over medium heat and add squash.
• Sprinkle with salt, pepper and onion powder to taste.
• Flip with a spatula every few minutes until cooked through.
• Sprinkle with parmesean cheese just before serving. It will melt in about 1 minute.