Fried Green Tomatoes
colin lee
about 1 year ago
Fried green tomatoes are a delicious Southern dish made with unripe tomatoes. They are crispy on the outside and tangy on the inside. This recipe is easy to follow and perfect for a summer cookout or as a side dish.
Cooking Time
20 minutes
Serving Size
4 servings
Nutrition Per Serving
Cal
180
Protein
4g
Fat
8g
Sat Fat
1g
Carbs
24g
Chole
50mg
Fiber
2g
Sugar
3g
Sodium
350mg
Ingredients
- 4 green tomatoes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Slice the green tomatoes into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
- In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, cornmeal, salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
- In another shallow dish, whisk together the eggs and buttermilk.
- Dip each tomato slice into the flour mixture, then into the egg mixture, and back into the flour mixture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the tomato slices in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Transfer the fried green tomatoes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
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