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Zesty oven fried squash that taste like fried squash but it is much tastier and healthier!

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This is my recipe for zesty oven fried squash and it taste exactly like good old southern fried squash.

It is that time a year for fresh squash.  I am sad that I didn’t plant a garden this year so I will be purchasing all my fresh squash at the local farmer’s market.  It taste just as good but there is something special about knowing that the squash came from your backyard!

A friend told me about marinating squash before you fry it over 15 years ago, and I rarely make it any other way.  When you marinate the squash in Italian dressing, it gives it a wonderful tangy flavor that reminds me slightly of fried pickles.  My son says it hides the taste of the vegetable, but I am just glad that he ask for me to make it.

Zesty oven fried squash that taste like fried squash but it is much tastier and healthier!

I use to fry this squash in oil, but ever since we realized that baking it in the oven was much better tasting and healthier, we only eat oven fried squash now.  I recommend using a strong flavored dressing.  I marinate the squash in a mixing bowl and place it in the refrigerator for several hours or for as little as 30 minutes.  I like for it to marinate for at least an hour.  Since it is marinated, you do not need to use milk or eggs before dipping in the cornmeal and flour. I love to use breading trays for my cornmeal and flour.

Zesty oven fried squash that taste like fried squash but it is much tastier and healthier!

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  1. Alice says

    I am so glad to see this recipe. I have squash in my frig from a friend’s garden. I was planning to fry it but kept thinking about the grease. Now, I can do better. Thank you!

  2. Nikki Frank-Hamilton says

    This is so cool, it sounds delish and I love that I don’t have to stand over a pan of frying oil forever to make these, and of course, I love the healthier angle! Thanks for linking this to WAYWOW!

  5. Katrin says

    Can you believe that I’ve never had fried squash?? I really want to try this now, I’ve tried fried green zucchini and they were amazing, so i think this would be even tastier because of the sweet squash taste! Also great is that it is fried in the oven, which is healthier and so much easier!

  9. Ginger Wroot says

    I can’t wait to try this one. I’ve been oven frying eggplant slices for a couple of years now, but the process is more complicate than yours with squash. I plan to try it with both squash and eggplant. Thanks, my dear! –Ginger
    http://gingerwroot.com

  11. Gina says

    This is so great! I just got some squash from my CSA this week. I had no idea what I was going to do with it. But, this would be a great way to eat it up! Thanks so much for sharing! And I never would have thought to marinate it in dressing. What an interesting flavor combination!

  15. Denise/DIY Crush says

    I’m not a squash lover but I have to admit that this recipe sounds amazing! Thanks for sharing at the DIY Craft Party on Thursdays!! Hope to see your next projects this Thursday!

  16. Kathryn says

    I’ve always fried my squash in tons of butter. We love it that way, but this is definitely healthier and it sounds like it doesn’t skimp on the flavor. I’m looking forward to trying it!

  17. April R - Uncookie Cutter says

    Hi Sherry – just stopping by to let you know I made these today and they were great! I’ll be featuring them tomorrow on You Link It, We Make It! Hope to see you back to party tomorrow! Thanks for the great squash recipe!

  18. Marci says

    ‘Hopping over from your feature at Uncookie Cutter. Our vegetable garden is in full swing right now, especially the squash. THANK YOU for this recipe! I’ll be making it today! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures

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