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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.
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.
- 4 medium squash
- 1/2 bottle or Italian dressing of your choice
- 1 cup corn meal
- 1 cup flour
- cooking spray
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Wash and slice squash thinly. Soak squash in Italian dressing for at least 30 minutes to an hour or up to 6 hours. Toss squash in flour/cornmeal mixture. Spray sheet pan with cooking spray or line with parchment paper. Lay sliced squash in a single layer on a baking sheet and spray squash lightly with cooking spray.
- Cook for 15 minutes, turn and cook for 10 more minutes or until golden brown.
- I recommend lining the sheet pan with parchment paper for easy clean up.
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!
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!
Thank you so much!
I love squash and this recipe looks delicious. We will be trying it at my house!
That looks delicious! Thanks for sharing. Have a great weekend.
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!
I am practically swimming in squash right now, so this recipe comes at a great time! Can’t wait to try it out!
I have never tried fried squash but it looks fab – will put it on my to do list 🙂
This sounds delicious! I love fried squash but never fry it anymore because its not good for you. So i will have to give this a try, and with the added zest its got to be good.
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
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I’ve never heard of frying squash. I’m glad it’s in the oven because I don’t fry food anymore.
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!
I have never had squash like this. Can’t wait to try it!
I love squash, but I’ve never marinated it in dressing. Thanks for the tip!
My grandmother would LOVE this!! Thanks for sharing 🙂
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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!
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!
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!
‘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
I love squash! Can’t wait to try this recipe. It’s especially appealing as it’s zesty! I love me some zest!
These look healthy AND yummy! Maybe I’ll get my kids to eat their veggies this way!
My hubby loves squash! Will be sure to give your recipe a try!