Southern Fried Squash

15 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Slice the squash thinly.
  2. 2Move the sliced squash to the side.
  3. 3Add 2 tablespoons of cornmeal to a cup.
  4. 4Add 1/2 tablespoon of sugar to the cup.
  5. 5Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the cup.
  6. 6Add 1 teaspoon of pepper to the cup.
  7. 7Mix the ingredients in the cup.
  8. 8Add the sliced squash to a Ziplock bag.
  9. 9Pour the cornmeal mixture into the Ziplock bag with the squash.
  10. 10Zip the bag up.
  11. 11Shake the bag to coat the squash with the cornmeal mixture.
  12. 12Let the coated squash sit for 10 minutes.
  13. 13Heat oil in a skillet to 350 degrees Fahrenheit or medium heat.
  14. 14Drop the coated squash into the hot oil.
  15. 15Fry until golden brown, which takes about 5 minutes.
  16. 16Flip the squash over to cook the other side.
  17. 17Drain the fried squash on a wire rack.

Ingredients

  • 1 squash
  • 2 tablespoons cornmeal
  • 0.5 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • Canola oil

Equipment

knifecutting boardziplock bagmixing bowlwhiskskilletwire rack