Southern Fried Yellow Squash Recipe (Crispy & Easy)

Overhead view of several fried squash rounds on a white plate.

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Southern Fried Yellow Squash Recipe (Crispy & Easy)

This Southern Fried Yellow Squash recipe is crispy on the outside, tender inside, and made with simple pantry ingredients. Fresh yellow squash is coated in flour and fried until golden brown for an easy Southern side dish.

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: fried summer squash, yellow squash

Servings: servings

Calories: 137kcal

Author: Mindy Boyd

Ingredients

2 medium yellow squashes
1 egg
½ cup milk
1 ½ cups flour
canola oil

Instructions

Wash and dry the squash, cut off both ends and slice into ¼ inch slices.
2 medium yellow squashes
Whisk the egg and milk together in a shallow dish, measure the flour and put it on a plate.
1 egg, ½ cup milk, 1 ½ cups flour
Heat ¼" - ½" oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil get hot place squash slices into the flour, then into the egg mixture (turn it over and make sure the flour is completely covered with the liquid) and then back into the flour. Put the breaded squash slices directly into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, then flip them over and brown the second side.
canola oil
Place cooked squash in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with paper towels so some of the excess oil drains off. Season with salt and black pepper (we only use salt) while they are hot.

Notes

Because the squash cooks quickly, you'll be breading, flipping, and removing pieces at the same time. Don't wait until every piece is in the pan before turning the first ones over. Think of it as a continuous rotation rather than cooking one full batch at once.

Some of the breading will fall into the oil during cooking. I find the oil is usually good for about 2 medium squash before it needs to be strained or replaced.

The oil should be around 350°F. I don't usually use a thermometer; I simply make sure the oil sizzles when the squash is added. To test the oil, sprinkle in a little flour or place the handle of a wooden spoon in the oil. If bubbles form around it, the oil is ready.

Nutritional information is approximate.

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