Deep Fried Summer Squash
Deep-fried summer squash is a tasty alternative for vegetarians and veggie lovers. The fried squash slices make a great snack with marinara sauce.
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- Serves: 8 persons
Ingredients
- 4large eggs, beaten
- ¾cup milk
- 1 ¼teaspoons salt
- 7medium summer squash, thinly sliced, about 1/4-inch
- 2 ½cups all-purpose flour
- 3to 4 cups oil (or amount needed for frying)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Step 1
Gather the ingredients.Step 2
Heat about 2 to 3 inches of vegetable oil in a heavy saucepan to 360 F. Or use an electric deep fryer.Step 3
Combine eggs, milk, and salt in a bowl and whisk to blend.Step 4
Put the flour in a wide, shallow bowl or plate.Step 5
Dip squash in the egg batter and then dredge the slices in flour until well coated.Step 6
Fry in batches in deep hot fat, about 360 F, until golden brown.Step 7
Drain on paper towels.Step 8
Season the fried squash slices with salt and pepper or a Creole or seasoned salt blend.