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fried green tomatoes recipe

Crispy and tangy fried green tomatoes, a Southern classic, perfect as an appetizer or side dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Tomatoes
  • 4 medium green tomatoes sliced into 1/4 inch thick rounds
Breading
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
Wet Ingredients
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 cup buttermilk
Frying
  • 1 cup vegetable oil for frying

Method
 

Prepare the Tomatoes
  1. Slice the green tomatoes into 1/4 inch thick rounds and set aside.
Prepare the Breading
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and buttermilk.
Bread the Tomatoes
  1. Dip each tomato slice into the egg mixture, then coat with the flour-cornmeal mixture. Repeat for all slices.
Fry the Tomatoes
  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Once hot, carefully add the breaded tomato slices in batches, frying until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  3. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Serve
  1. Serve hot as an appetizer or side dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper to the breading mixture.

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