Have you ever tried fried squash recipe? Well, if haven’t then you must, at least once for sure. Reason? That’s because, firstly, this is the time of year when zucchini and squash grow prolifically in the garden, are in season and make a wonderful keto vegetable option, if you are into Keto. Even if you are not then don’t worry because squash is a very healthy veggie. And guess what? Making fried squash and zucchini is easy, too!
Secondly, however, let me just warn you that your friends are going to be hooked with this recipe! That’s right, because, fried squash recipe is so easy and tastes so good, not to mention that its both low carb and gluten-free. These crispy fried zucchini and squash chips are the perfect examples, to get your veggies in for the little and adult pricks!
You can also try making fried zucchini recipe with olive oil or avocado oil for a better healthier option, compared to soy or canola oils, which are not so healthy if compared with the former ones. They can also be dipped in keto ranch dressing!
These easy fried squash and zucchini make a great low carb appetizer as well as a fun & healthy side dish option. Healthy comes in a combo with this recipe. It’s everything you need for a midnight craving, healthy, low-carb, gluten-free and delicious. Some people worry about the carbs in fried squash due to the breading, however, if you fry squash and zucchini without flour, then it’s not a problem. Fried foods don’t have to be unhealthy and this fried zucchini recipe is a prime example of a healthy fried keto snack.
The key to making any fried snack healthy is to use a natural, low carb breading, and healthy oil. The recipe listed below uses avocado oil which has lots of benefits and can withstand high heat when making fried yellow squash and zucchini.
Using almond flour and parmesan cheese with flavourful spices to make fried squash is another way to make it healthy, low-carb and gluten-free and you bet that not only does it taste amazing, but it’s a guilt-free snack as well. And since zucchini and squash are so easy to get in the summer, here are some amazing low carb recipes, you can try and indulge yourself in guilt-free snacking that’s fried as well:
Fried Squash Recipe
Ingredients
Whole Milk: 1 Cup
Large eggs, slightly beaten: 2 Pcs
Hot Sauce: 4 Dashes
Yellow Squash, sliced: 4 Cups
Avocado Oil: 1 ½ Cup
All-purpose flour: 2 Cups
Fine Cornmeal: 1 Cup
Kosher Salt: 2 ½ Teaspoon
Black Pepper: 1 Teaspoon
Directions
1. Take a bowl, mix eggs, milk and hot sauce. Stir it to make a smooth blend of the ingredients and keep it aside.
2. Take another bowl, mix flour, cornmeal, salt and pepper. Stir it to make a fine mixture and keep it aside for later use.
3. Now heat a skillet on a medium to high flame with Avocado oil. Once the oil is heated, dip the squash pieces into the milk batter and then coat it with the other flour mixture.
4. Shake off any excess of milk batter before coating it with the flour mixture. Once you have made sure of it, fry it in the skillet with the avocado oil.
5. Cook the squash until golden brown on either side.
6. Place the crispy and hot fried squash on a paper towel to get rid of any excess oil. Once the squash has cooled down a bit, serve it in a plate and enjoy your guilt-free snack.
Fried Squash Blossoms
Ingredients
Zucchini flower blossoms: 12 pcs
Large eggs, beaten: 2 pcs
All-purpose flours: ½ Cup
Italian bread crumbs: ½ Cup
Olive oil: 2 Tablespoons
Salt to taste Ground Pepper to taste
Directions
1. Take two bowls, one for the beaten eggs and the other to mix flour, bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Stir it to make a fine mixture and keep it aside for later use.
2. Now heat a skillet on a medium to high flame with Olive oil. Once the oil is heated, dip the squash pieces into the beaten and then coat it with the other flour mixture.
3. Shake off any excess of the beaten egg before coating it with the flour mixture. Once you have made sure of it, fry it in the skillet with the Olive oil.
4. Cook the squash until golden brown on either side.
5. Place the crispy and hot fried squash on a paper towel to get rid of any excess oil. Once the squash has cooled down a bit, serve it in a plate and enjoy your guilt-free snack.
Fried Squash and Zucchini
Ingredients
Yellow Squash: 2 Cups
Zucchini: 2 Cups
Large eggs, beaten: 2 pcs
Wholesome Yum blanched almond flour: 2/3 Cup
Grated Parmesan Cheese: 2/3 Cup
Italian Seasoning: 1 Tablespoon
Paprika: ½ Teaspoon
Garlic Powder: ½ Teaspoon
Sea Salt: ¾ Teaspoon
Black Pepper: ¼ Teaspoon Avocado Oil: 2 Tablespoon
Directions
1. Take two bowls, one for the beaten eggs and the other to mix Almond flour, Paprika, Grated parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, Sea salt and Black pepper.
2. Now, take a skillet and heat Avocado oil in it on a medium to high flame.
3. Dip the Squash and zucchini pieces, dip them into beaten eggs and coat them with the flour mixture.
4. Fry these coated squash and zucchini pieces in the avocado oil, until they are golden brown and crisp from both sides.
5. Place these fried squash on a paper towel to get rid of excess oil, if any. Once the squash has cooled down a bit, serve it in a plate and enjoy your guilt-free snack.