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    Southern Fried Squash

    Sliced yellow squash coated in seasoned cornmeal and fried until crisp and golden.

    ⏱ 10 minPrep time
    🔥 10 minCook time
    🍽 4Servings
    🏷 Deep South KitchenCategory
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    Southern fried squash slices in seasoned cornmeal crust

    Southern fried squash is the summer side that turns a garden vegetable into gold — yellow squash sliced, dipped in seasoned cornmeal, and fried until crisp and tender. It’s the quick, seasonal side of Southern kitchens.

    Chef Emily presents Southern Fried Squash

    The golden summer side

    Yellow squash coated in seasoned cornmeal and fried until crisp — the Southern summer side dish.

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    Step by stepInstructions

    1. Whisk the cornmeal, flour, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
    2. Dip the squash slices in the buttermilk, then dredge in the cornmeal mixture.
    3. Heat 1/2 inch of oil in a large skillet to 365°F (185°C).
    4. Fry the squash in batches 2-3 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
    5. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    Slice the squash evenly so it cooks through. Salt the slices lightly before coating and pat dry — it keeps the crust crisp.

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    Recipe details

    Prep10 min
    Cook10 min
    Servings4
    CategoryDeep South Kitchen
    PublishedAugust 16, 2026
    Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes

    Hi, I'm Emily 🧡

    Hi, I'm Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes. Simple, tested comfort food for real weeknights, written down the way grandma would. Pull up a chair. More about me →

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