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air fried squash

Meave avatar
Recipe by
Amy H.
@Meave
Detroit, MI

My Mom makes amazing fried squash but as I get older I try to find reduced fat alternatives to some of my old favorites. These fit the bill and are absolutely delicious.

yield 4 -6
prep time 5 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Air Fryer

Ingredients For air fried squash

  • 2
    medium to large yellow squash
  • 1 c
    corn meal
  • 1 c
    italian style or plain bread crumbs
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/8 tsp
    ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    onion powder
  • 4
    eggs
  • 2 Tbsp
    milk
  • canola oil for drizzling/brushing

How To Make air fried squash

  • 1
    Mix together cornmeal, bread crumbs, salt and seasonings in a bowl.
  • 2
    In a separate bowl, beat together eggs and milk.
  • 3
    Wash yellow squash. (Do not peel) Slice into thin circles.
  • 4
    Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees.
  • 5
    Pour a bit of canola oil into a bowl. Use some of the oil to brush the bottom part of basket using a barbecue brush.
  • 6
    Dip each squash circle in egg and roll in breadcrumb mixture. (You will have to work in batches)
  • 7
    Lay breaded squash in air fryer basket. Do not crowd, overlap or or stack.
  • 8
    Use the brush to gently dab a bit of oil over the tops of the squash. It doesn't take much.
  • 9
    Air fry at 400 degrees for 6 minutes.
  • 10
    Flip squash and air fry for another 6 minutes.
  • 11
    Place cooked squash on a wire rack over a pan and place in warm oven while you finish batches.
  • 12
    These serve up hot and crispy!
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