Fried Squash Recipes

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.

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.

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.

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:

• Wash squash thouroughly and dry. Slice into 1/4 inch rounds. Heat up the oil in a frying pan to medium.
• Combine flour, pepper and parsley. Dust squash rounds with flour.
• Combine milk and egg and whish thoroughly.
• Dip the dusted squash into the egg mixture and coat to cover all the flour.
• Pat squash into the remaining flour and put into hot oil. Fry til golden brown on the outside and cooked on the inside of squash. Set cooked squash on paper towels to drain.
• Sprinkle with kosher salt and serve hot.

PAN-FRIED CROOKNECK SQUASH

Steps:

• Add enough canola oil to cover the bottom of a large skillet. Heat over medium to medium-high heat.
• Slice squash. Sprinkle slices with salt, then roll in cornmeal to coat.
• Add all squash slices to the hot oil and allow to fry for 5 minutes without turning. Turn and continue to fry, flipping every so often, until crispy and golden brown on both sides, 10 to 15 more minutes. Serve immediately.

DEEP-FRIED SQUASH PATTIES

Steps:

• Halve the squash and scrape out as many seeds as you can. Shred in a food processor, or on a box grater. Transfer to a mixing bowl and add cornstarch, onion, parsley, garlic powder, paprika, and pepper. Let rest for 15 minutes.
• Fold in bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Let rest for 15 minutes more.
• Lay out a 2- to 3-foot long sheet of waxed paper on a counter; dust with some of the sifted flour.
• Heat about 1/4 inch oil in a deep-fryer or large frying pan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Form patties out of the mixture, making them a bit smaller than tennis ball, about 1/2 cup each. Squeeze excess liquid out of each patty, then firm up outer edges with your thumbs before placing on the flour-dusted waxed paper; this helps to keep them from falling apart in the pan. Sift more flour over tops of the cakes.
• Drop patties into the hot oil using 2 spatulas; one to hold them in place, one to scrape and drop into the oil, working in batches. Cook until golden brown and tender, about 5 minutes per batch. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat to cook remaining patties.