Description
Oven-fried squash is a crispy, golden, and healthier twist on the traditional deep-fried dish, made with simple ingredients and baked for a crunchy texture without the mess or excess oil.
Ingredients
- Yellow squash
- All-purpose flour
- Cornmeal
- Salt
- Pepper
- Eggs
- Milk
- Cooking spray or oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Slice the squash into 1/4-inch rounds.
- In one bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. In another bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each squash slice first in the egg mixture, then dredge in the flour-cornmeal mixture until well coated.
- Arrange the coated slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and lightly spray the tops with cooking spray or drizzle oil over them.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add paprika, garlic powder, or cayenne pepper to the coating mix.
- Use panko breadcrumbs instead of cornmeal for an even crunchier texture.
- For a cheesy version, sprinkle grated Parmesan on the slices before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
