Zucca fritta

Ingredienti

• 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 1/2 Tablespoon black pepper
• 1 Tablespoon garlic salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 medium yellow squash
• 1 medium zucchini
• oil (for frying)

Preparazione

1. 1

   To one of the breading trays, add the flour, black pepper, and garlic salt. Stir or whisk to combine.

2. 2

   To a second breading tray, add the eggs and buttermilk. Whisk together.

3. 3

   Cut the ends off of the squash and zucchini. Slice into 1/2-inch thick coins.

4. 4

   Place squash coins into the egg mixture. Coat one and a time, then move into the flour mixture. Use tongs to turn them, ensuring the flour mixture coats both sides.

5. 5

   Add enough oil in a skillet to come about an inch up the sides of the pan. Heat over medium-high until temperature reaches 350 F.

6. 6

   Add flours squash coins to the hot oil one at a time until pan is full but not crowded. Fry for 3 minutes per side or until golden brown and crispy.

7. 7

   Drain on paper towels.