Deep Fried Summer Squash

Name: Deep Fried Summer Squash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Southern,American
Ingredients: 3 to 4 cups vegetable oil, or amount needed for frying; 4 large eggs, beaten; 3/4 cup milk; 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 7 medium summer squash, thinly sliced, about 1/4 inch thick; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Crispy deep-fried summer squash slices offer a delightful vegetarian snack, perfect when served with marinara sauce.

⭐ 4.4 (56 reviews) Prep: 15 minCook: 15 minTotal: 30 minYields: 8 servings

Category Tags:

Side Dish

Cuisine Tags:

Southern American

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Instructions

Heat 2 to 3 inches of vegetable oil in a heavy saucepan or deep fryer to 360 F.
Whisk eggs, milk, and salt in one bowl; place flour in a separate shallow bowl.
Dip squash slices first in the egg mixture, then dredge thoroughly in flour.
Fry coated squash in batches at 360 F until golden brown.
Drain fried squash on paper towels.
Season immediately with salt, pepper, or a seasoned salt blend.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 416 kcal

Carbohydrate: 44 g

Cholesterol: 95 mg

Fiber: 5 g

Protein: 11 g

Saturated Fat: 3 g

Sodium: 381 mg

Sugar: 9 g

Fat: 23 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g