Deep-Fried Squash

Name: Deep-Fried Squash
Prep time: 57 min
Cook time: 57 min
Total time: 57 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 teaspoons baking powder; 8 servings Freshly ground black pepper; 118 milliliters whole buttermilk; 3 Tbsps Cajun or Creole seasoning; 3 larges eggs; 237 milliliters all-purpose flour; 8 servings Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish; 0 teaspoons salt; 8 servings Vegetable oil, for frying; 237 milliliters yellow cornmeal; 4 mediums yellow squash, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices

Deep-Fried Squash is a vegetarian side dish. This recipe makes 8 servings with 202 calories, 8g of protein, and 5g of fat each. This recipe covers 15% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 57 minutes. If you have baking powder, eggs, buttermilk, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it.

Instructions

In a large Dutch oven, pour the oil to a depth of 2 inches; heat to 365 degrees F.

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In a large bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and eggs until smooth.

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Buttermilk

Egg

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Whisk

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Add the squash, tossing gently to coat; let stand for 30 minutes.

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Squash

Drain the squash, discarding the buttermilk mixture.

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Squash

In a shallow dish, combine the cornmeal, flour, Cajun or Creole seasoning, baking powder, salt, and pepper, to taste. Dredge the squash in the mixture to coat.

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