Easy Fried Summer Squash Recipes

FRIED YELLOW SQUASH

Here's a fast and simple way to use up your summer squash (also called crooked neck squash). I have also used this recipe for okra and zucchini. My kids gobble up their veggies this way!

Provided by Stacy Hogan Gaddy

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Summer Squash

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

Fried Yellow Squash image

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.8 calories, Carbohydrate 21.2 g, Cholesterol 0.7 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 418.8 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

Ingredients

¾ cup self-rising cornbread mix (such as Martha White®)
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 yellow squash, cut into 1/8-inch slices
¼ cup olive oil, or more as needed

SWEET FRIED SUMMER SQUASH

Sliced yellow squash is dredged in flour and sugar, then fried until golden brown.

Provided by AspenGlade

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Summer Squash

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

Sweet Fried Summer Squash image

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 718.9 calories, Carbohydrate 27.3 g, Fat 68.6 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 17.1 g, Sodium 1.5 mg, Sugar 16.7 g

Ingredients

2 yellow squash, cut into 1/4 inch rounds
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup white sugar
1 pinch salt
2 cups shortening, melted

COUNTRY FRIED SQUASH

This recipe was my Grandmother's and it actually won a Blue Ribbon in the Tennessee State Fair! Be sure to use fresh squash, I use butternut but other squash would also be good.

Provided by Maryanne

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Country Fried Squash image

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501 calories, Carbohydrate 105 g, Cholesterol 48.9 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 15.2 g, Protein 12.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 145.4 mg, Sugar 16.6 g

Ingredients

6 pounds butternut squash - peeled, seeded and sliced
1 egg, beaten
½ cup milk
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup cornmeal
1 pinch salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 pinch garlic salt
1 cup oil for frying

SUMMER SQUASH PUFFS

A light fritter-like vegetable treat. Use any summer squash, yellow or green--or a mix of both.

Provided by JEANJELLYBEAN

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Summer Squash

Time 40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

Summer Squash Puffs image

Steps:

Heat the oil in a deep, heavy skillet or deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
Place the squash in a pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook 10 minutes, or until tender. Drain, and mash.
In a bowl, mix 2 cups squash*, onion, and eggs. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, corn muffin mix, baking powder, and salt. Thoroughly blend the squash mixture into the flour mixture.
Drop the squash and flour mixture by rounded tablespoons into the hot oil, and fry until evenly brown and crisp. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76.9 calories, Carbohydrate 7.4 g, Cholesterol 15.6 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 169.4 mg, Sugar 1 g

Ingredients

1 quart oil for frying
4 summer squash, cut into chunks
1 medium onion, grated
2 eggs, beaten
⅔ cup all-purpose flour
⅔ cup dry corn muffin mix
2 teaspoons baking powder
¾ teaspoon salt

SKILLET SUMMER SQUASH

The good old-fashioned country way. This is definitely NOT diet food. You don't drain the bacon fat off after you brown it. If you really have to, you can substitute butter, but it won't be the same. You can also use this recipe with a combination of yellow and pattypan squash.

Provided by Clotho98

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Summer Squash

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

Skillet Summer Squash image

Steps:

Cook and stir bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Add onions and cook in the bacon drippings until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add squash, salt, and black pepper; stir to coat.
Cover skillet and cook squash mixture over low heat until tender, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.4 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 238.9 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

Ingredients

4 slices bacon, cut into small pieces
1 onion, chopped
2 pounds summer squash, sliced diagonally 1/2 inch thick
salt and ground black pepper to taste

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EASY FRIED SQUASH RECIPE - THE ANTHONY KITCHEN

5/29/2019 Instructions. 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 …
From theanthonykitchen.com
4.5/5 (42)
Total Time 20 mins
Category Appetizer, Side Dish
Calories 312 per serving

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.

Easy Fried Summer Squash Recipes

FRIED YELLOW SQUASH

Here's a fast and simple way to use up your summer squash (also called crooked neck squash). I have also used this recipe for okra and zucchini. My kids gobble up their veggies this way!

SWEET FRIED SUMMER SQUASH

Sliced yellow squash is dredged in flour and sugar, then fried until golden brown.

COUNTRY FRIED SQUASH

This recipe was my Grandmother's and it actually won a Blue Ribbon in the Tennessee State Fair! Be sure to use fresh squash, I use butternut but other squash would also be good.

SUMMER SQUASH PUFFS

A light fritter-like vegetable treat. Use any summer squash, yellow or green--or a mix of both.

SKILLET SUMMER SQUASH

The good old-fashioned country way. This is definitely NOT diet food. You don't drain the bacon fat off after you brown it. If you really have to, you can substitute butter, but it won't be the same. You can also use this recipe with a combination of yellow and pattypan squash.

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