Fried Squash

INGREDIENTS

2 medium yellow squash,
sliced & excess water removed**
2 cups greek yogurt
2 cups flour*
2 tsp garlic powder, divided
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp fresh black pepper
kosher salt
peanut oil, for deep frying

*Extra crunchy: half wheat flour and half rice flour

**Dehydrate sliced squash:

• Slice squash into ⅛ inch slices and spread onto layered paper or cloth towels. Do not allow slices to overlap.

• Lightly salt with kosher salt and allow to sit for ~10 min to draw out the water.

• Press towel(s) onto slices to absorb all the beaded water, then flip the slices onto dry towels. Repeat salting/absorbing.

DIRECTIONS

• Mix flour, 1 tsp garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper in a large bowl

• Heat 1” of oil in a non-stick pan with high sides (medium high heat)

• Sprinkle 1 tsp garlic powder on sliced squash

• Coat each slice of squash in the greek yogurt then dredge in flour mixture

• Fry till golden on both sides; remove to rack