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Last Updated on June 19, 2021 by Renee’

AIP Friendly, Paleo, Whole 30, Gluten-Free

Oh, how I miss Southern Fried Squash! Growing up in the South means pretty much everything was fried!

My family always had a garden & Southern Fried Squash was one of my favorites! It reminds me of my childhood!

My Dad, in his 80’s now and still has a huge garden so I am blessed to have access to fresh organic vegetables. Squash is always in abundance so I try to preserve as much as I can by canning it or freezing it every summer. I make Paleo Squash Casserole just like my Grandmothers & Mother’s (well almost) just healthier! Another way I like to make squash is on the grill. So yummy!

So the other night my dad had brought me a big bag of fresh squash & I decided to try to fry some of it Paleo style. It turned out great so I wanted to share it with you. 

The measurements here are a guideline. Start off with the smaller amounts & add more as needed. 

Ingredients:

• 2-4 med. squash
• 1/4 to 1/2 c. Cassava Flour (add more as needed)
• 1/4 to 1/2 c. Almond Flour (leave out for AIP & use just Cassava Flour)
• sea salt to taste 1/2 tsp. to 1 tsp. 
• 1/4 c. Avocado Oil or Fat of Choice add more as needed

Optional:

• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp. onion powder
• Primal Kitchens Garlic Aioli for dipping as an appetizer (Not AIP) or your favorite dipping sauce

Tools:

• • Large Black Iron Skillet
  • Spatula
  • Large Mixing Bowl (I use stainless steel bowls like these)
  • Knife

Directions:

• Slice Squash into 1/4 in. slices
• Put both flours & sea salt in a large Mixing Bowl. (Add any optional add in’s if desired. I personally love garlic powder & onion powder.)
• Mix well
• Add squash & mix to coat evenly on both sides
• Let sit for a couple of minutes & mix again.
• While squash is sitting in the flour mixture heat black iron skillet & Avocado Oil to med-high heat. Hot but not smoking. 
• Add squash in a single layer. When brown on one side turn & cook until brown on both sides. 
• Remove & continue to add more squash & oil until all squash is cooked. 

Serving Suggestions:

• AIP Paleo Pan Fried Chicken Thighs  
• AIP Paleo Teriyaki Cube Steak 
• AIP Paleo Bacon Wrapped Chicken Thighs
• Sauteed Garlic Green Beans 
• Rainbow Swiss Chard
• Pan-Fried Okra with Bacon

More Squash Recipes:

• AIP Paleo Grilled Squash
• Paleo Squash Casserole
• How to Freeze Squash
• How to Can Squash

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Ingredients

• 2-4 med. squash
• 1/4 to 1/2 c. Cassava Flour (add more as needed)
• 1/4 to 1/2 c. Almond Flour (leave out for AIP & use just Cassava Flour)
• sea salt to taste 1/2 tsp. to 1 tsp.
• 1/4 c. Avocado Oil or Fat of Choice add more as needed

Instructions

1. Slice Squash into 1/4 in. slices
2. Put both flours & sea salt in large Mixing Bowl
3. Mix well
4. Add squash & mix to coat evenly on both sides
5. Let sit for a couple of minutes & mix again.
6. While squash is sitting in the flour mixture heat black iron skillet & Avocado Oil to med-high heat. Hot but not smoking.
7. Add squash in a single layer. When brown on one side turn & cook until brown on both sides.
8. Remove & continue to add more squash & oil until all squash is cooked.

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