Sweet Fried Summer Squash

This is a sweet, crispy coating for deep-fried yellow squash that is a tasty treat for all us veggie lovers!

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Basically you need:
2 yellow squash, cut into 1/4 inch rounds
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup white sugar
1 pinch salt
2 cups shortening, melted

Directions:
1.. Allow squash to rest for 5 minutes after cutting to release its moisture.  Stir the flour, sugar, and salt together in a shallow bowl.  Dredge the squash slices in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess and set aside until needed.
2.  Melt the shortening in a large skillet over medium-high heat.  Arrange the squash in a single layer in the skillet.  Cook, turning once, until golden brown, about five minutes.  Drain on paper towels.

Sweet Fried Summer Squash

Deep Fried Jalapeno Slices

What you Need:
1 Cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 eggs
1 cup beer
1/2 quart vegetable oil
2 cups sliced jalapeno peppers

How to Make it:
1.  Mix flour, salt, pepper, red chili powder, garlic powder, eggs, and beer together in a bowl.

2.  In a deep fryer, or large pot, heat oil to 365 degrees F.

3.  Dip the sliced jalapenos in the batter.  Place battered jalapenos in deep fryer.  The jalapenos are fully cooked when they float to the surface of the oil.  They should be golden brown and crispy.

My husband loves to get these as an appetizer whenever we go out to dinner.  These taste just as good and are so simple to make!

Enjoy!

Deep Fried Jalapeno Slices