Crispy Southern Fried Squash (Golden Cornmeal Crust) - My Home Made Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 medium yellow squash, about 1 1/2 lb (680 g), sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
• 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup (120 g) yellow cornmeal
• 1/2 cup (65 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more for finishing
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes, optional
• 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) vegetable, canola, or peanut oil, more as needed