Fried Yellow Squash

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3/4 cup self-rising cornbread mix (such as martha ®)
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 yellow squash, cut into 1/8-inch slices
• 1/4 cup olive oil, or more as needed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• place cornbread mix in a gallon-size resealable bag; season with salt and black pepper. add squash, seal bag, and shake to coat evenly. remove squash from bag and shake off any excess cornmeal.
• heat about 1/4 inch of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. fry squash in the hot oil, working in batches, until center is cooked and edges are crisp, 2 to 3 minutes per side. remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.