Description
A nostalgic Southern dish featuring crispy fried yellow squash with a delightful crunch and savory flavor, perfect as a side or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium yellow squash, sliced
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.
- Combine the buttermilk and eggs in a bowl. In another dish, place the cornmeal mixed with salt and pepper.
- Dip each slice of yellow squash into the buttermilk mixture, then coat it with the cornmeal.
- Fry the coated squash slices in the hot oil until golden brown on both sides.
- Remove and drain on paper towels. Serve hot.
Notes
Ensure the oil is at the right temperature to achieve a crispy coating while avoiding sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: fried yellow squash, Southern recipe, comfort food, crispy snack, vegetable dish