Description
Enjoy a classic Southern dish with these crispy Fried Green Tomatoes! Sliced fresh green tomatoes are coated in a crunchy breadcrumb mixture and fried to golden perfection. They make a delightful appetizer or side dish, bringing a burst of flavor and texture to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large green tomatoes
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Slice the Tomatoes: Slice tomatoes into 1/2-inch thick slices and discard the ends.
- Prepare the Coatings: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. Place the flour on a plate. In another plate, mix together the cornmeal, bread crumbs, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the Tomatoes: Dip each tomato slice into the flour to coat, then into the egg and milk mixture, and finally dredge in the breadcrumb mixture until completely coated.
- Heat the Oil: In a large skillet, pour enough vegetable oil to cover the bottom of the pan by about 1/2 inch. Heat the oil over medium heat.
- Fry the Tomatoes: Place the coated tomato slices into the hot oil in batches (4 or 5 at a time). Do not overcrowd the pan. Fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Drain: Once browned, remove the tomatoes and drain on paper towels.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add spices like cayenne pepper or paprika to the breadcrumb mixture.
- Make sure the oil is hot enough before adding the tomatoes to achieve a crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg