Crispy Fried Green Tomatoes
A delightful Southern classic, these crispy fried green tomatoes feature a crunchy coating and tender innards, perfect for sharing with friends and family.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 green tomatoes, sliced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Vegetable oil or peanut oil, for frying
Instructions
- Slice the tomatoes into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
- Season lightly with salt and pepper. Let sit for about 10 minutes.
- Prepare three shallow dishes for breading: flour with salt, whisked eggs with milk, and cornmeal with breadcrumbs.
- Coat each tomato slice in flour, then dip into the egg mixture, and finally coat with the cornmeal and breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat about 1/2 inch of oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the breaded tomatoes for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain on paper towels and repeat until all tomatoes are cooked.
- Serve warm, stacked with a drizzle of ranch or spicy remoulade.
Notes
For added flavor, experiment with cayenne pepper in the egg mixture or mix in fresh herbs into the cornmeal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 slices
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Fried Green Tomatoes, Southern Cooking, Comfort Food, Vegetarian Recipe, Appetizer