Crispy Oven-Fried Squash Recipe
Enjoy this easy and delicious oven-fried squash recipe that offers a healthy twist on a childhood favorite. Perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer or Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 medium yellow squash or zucchini, sliced into ¼-inch rounds
- 0.5 cup buttermilk or milk with 1 tsp lemon juice/vinegar, let sit for 5 minutes
- 0.5 cup cornmeal
- 0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs or regular breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- light mist olive oil spray or nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Soak the Squash: Place the sliced squash in a shallow dish and pour buttermilk over them. Let them soak for 5-10 minutes.
- Prepare the Coating: In another dish, mix cornmeal, panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge the Squash: Remove squash slices from the buttermilk, coat them in the breadcrumb mixture, and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake the squash slices for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
Notes
- For best results, avoid overcrowding the baking sheet.
- Ensure even slicing for consistent cooking.
- Reheat leftovers in a toaster oven for maximum crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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