Crispy Fried Summer Squash | Cooking Professionally

Ingredients

• neutral-flavored oil, such as vegetable or canola, to taste
• 1 cup self-rising flour
• 1 cup cornmeal
• garlic powder, to taste
• onion powder, to taste
• Creole seasoning, to taste
• salt, to taste
• black pepper, to taste
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup buttermilk or milk
• 2 teaspoons hot sauce, optional
• 4-5 medium yellow or zucchini squash, sliced 1/4-inch-thick
• ranch dip, optional, to taste, homemade or store-bought, for serving