Fried Squash is a classic southern dish to enjoy the best of garden fresh squash. I grew up on fried squash and it is the summer vegetable that I look forward to the most!
Fried Squash
Growing up my grandparents always had a humongous garden. Sometimes my parents would plant a garden but not every year. Being the sullen and lazy brat that I was, I absolutely hated helping in the garden.
I did love to stand at the stove waiting on mom to fry up the squash though. It has always been one of my absolute favorites and I still love it just as much today.
These days I do love gardening. It is way easier to get things to grow in Oklahoma than it was in Wyoming but it still has it’s challenges.
Our spring was so wet that we were a little late getting everything planted this year but it’s finally taking off.
How to Make Fried Squash:
- Wash and dry the squash.
- Trim ends and discard.
- Slice thinly.
- Mix milk and buttermilk together in a bowl.
- Mix flour, cornmeal and seasoning salt together in a shallow dish, like a pie plate.
- Add oil to a skillet and heat to 350 degrees.
- Dip squash in buttermilk mixture.
- Coat both sides with flour and cornmeal mixture.
- Fry a few at a time in hot oil, turning to brown both sides.
- Remove from oil to a paper towel lined rack to drain.
These were the first squash that we picked this year and oh man were they delicious. I sliced them up and dipped them in milk mixed with buttermilk and then coated them in flour and cornmeal and seasonings.
If you are feeding a family, it takes a while to fry the squash individually but it is so worth it. My kids are not any more enthused to help out in the garden than I was as a kid.
However, they do love that we are growing our own food and that makes me very happy.
When I’m frying up a batch of squash, the boys make quite a few trips through the kitchen to sneak a bite or two as it comes out of the skillet. It’s just so irresistible and will go with any meal.
Of course frying isn’t the only way to cook summer squash, but it is my favorite. Actually it’s the only way I ever make it. I intend to try some on the grill this year, I know that will be delicious too.
Nothing beats a summer meal straight from the garden. I have thoroughly enjoyed the fresh tomatoes this year.
The cucumbers and squash have been abundant and the okra is growing like crazy. What are your favorite garden veggies?
This Fried Squash Recipe also appears on Food Fanatic where I contribute all things deep fried!
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Disclosure: Thanks to Fiesta for sending along the gorgeous Bread Tray from their super cool Foundry line that looks like cast iron!
DJ says
August 22, 2016 at 7:00 amGreat southern staple in the Sumer months. We grill ours now and love it.
Miranda says
August 23, 2016 at 12:46 pmThat sounds like such a great way to get in your vegetables! Yum!
Milisa says
August 31, 2016 at 9:58 amThanks Miranda!
Mandy @ South Your Mouth says
October 30, 2018 at 10:15 amCornmeal is LIFE with Southern fried food! LOVE this recipe!
Beth Pierce says
November 9, 2018 at 7:50 pmOh my! Such a great recipe! Delicious!
Layne says
February 10, 2019 at 4:31 pmThis is seriously one of my favorite recipes ever!
Carrian says
February 12, 2019 at 2:10 pmI could eat this every day! What a great way to use all the squash from the garden!
Holly says
May 6, 2019 at 11:23 amI always line a baking pan with foil, put some oil in the pan and lay the squash on that. I bake in the oven on 350 for 30 minutes or so. Then, I turn on the broiler for just a few minutes to get the tops crispy. It tastes just like fried squash, but takes lots less time than frying.
Milisa says
May 9, 2019 at 4:17 pmHi Holly,
I will have to try it!