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thin and crispy fried squash on a blue enamelware platter

Irresistible Fried Squash Chips

Sliced thin and fried with a crispy cornmeal crust, these squash chips are irresistible. If you been wondering how to cook summer squash, give these fried squash chips a try.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 182 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups vegetable oil
  • 3-4 summer squash, sliced thin
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup milk or buttermilk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cornmeal or hushpuppy mix
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Wash squash and dry. Using a mandoline cutter or a food processor, thinly slice squash.
  • Combine the eggs and milk in a shallow baking dish. Add the squash slices and soak in the egg mixture for 20-30 minutes.
  • In a separate shallow baking dish, combine flour, cornmeal or hushpuppy mix, baking powder, salt and pepper.
  • Remove the squash from the egg wash and dredge in the flour mixture, coating lightly on each side.
  • Pour 1 to 2 inches of vegetable oil into a skillet or Dutch oven, depending on the depth of the pan. Turn the burner to medium and heat until the oil reaches 350℉.
  • Fry squash in small batches for about 2-3 minutes, turning once, until both sides are golden or light brown.
  • Remove the fried squash from the pan and drain in a single layer paper towels. While squash is still hot, sprinkle with sea salt.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

Variations & Subsitutions

  • Fried Zucchini – If you don’t have squash, feel free to use zucchini in this recipe. Or you can use a mixture of the two.
  • Spice It Up – Add your favorite spices to the flour and cornmeal mixture. Try adding cayenne pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, cajun spices or another spice blend.
  • Seasoning Shortcut – If you don’t have cornmeal in your pantry, you can use a seasoned cornmeal hushpuppy mix instead.

 

How to Reheat

  • Air Fryer Method: For best results, reheat in an air fryer, set at 300℉ for about 5 to 7 minutes, tossing halfway through. Check the fried squash after five minutes, to make sure they don’t get too browned or burn in the air fryer.
  • Oven Method: You can also reheat fried squash in the oven at 300℉. Place fried squash in a single layer on a baking sheet for 5 to 10 minutes, until heated and crisp. 

Nutrition

Calories: 182kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 7gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.004gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 384mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 256IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 2mg
Keyword squash, vegetables
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