Southern-Style Fried Squash
Southern-Style Fried Squash features tender butternut slices cloaked in a crisp, golden cornmeal crust with a hint of garlic and pepper. Each bite balances sweet squash and salty crunch, making it a comforting side for weeknight dinners or a crowd-pleasing treat at cookouts and holiday spreads.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Southern-Style Fried Squash, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityFair
- 55 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 73
- Heart Health
- 83
- Metabolic
- 61
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 66
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the milk and egg. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, cornmeal, garlic salt, pepper, and salt.
- 3
Heat the oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat to 350 to 375 degrees F (180 to 190 degrees C). Dip each squash slice into the egg mixture, then coat it in the flour mixture.
- 4
Fry the coated squash slices in the hot oil, a few at a time, until they are crisp and golden brown on both sides. Drain on a paper towel and serve right away.
- Calories 960.61 kcal High 48%
- Protein 13.37 g Good Source 27%
- Carbohydrate 110.94 g 40%
- Total Fat 57.47 g High 74%
- Saturated Fat 8.07 g High 40%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 59.42 mg Moderate 20%
- Sodium 67.33 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 16.47 g Good Source 59%
- Total Sugars 17.12 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 377.23 mg Good Source 29%
- Iron 6.44 mg Good Source 36%
- Potassium 2563.28 mg Good Source 55%
- Vitamin A 3653.24 mcg Good Source 406%
- Vitamin C 142.97 mg Good Source 159%
- Vitamin D 0.65 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Southern Style Fried Squash is made with 9 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Butternut Squash, and Cooking Oil. Each serving provides about 960.61 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Southern-Style Fried Squash made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Butternut Squash, Cooking Oil, Cornmeal. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Southern-Style Fried Squash?
- About 40 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 960.61 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Southern-Style Fried Squash easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Southern-Style Fried Squash healthy?
- Southern-Style Fried Squash has an easyChef Pro health score of 63/100. Per serving, it provides 960.61 calories and 13.37 g of protein, or 27% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 8.07 g (40% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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