Description
Learn how to make delicious Southern Fried Green Tomatoes with this simple recipe. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these fried green tomatoes are a classic Southern dish that’s perfect as an appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
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Green Tomatoes:
- 3 fresh green tomatoes, cut into 1/4 inch slices and at room temperature
- Seasoned salt and pepper, to taste
Coating:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten with 1 tablespoon of hot sauce or water
- 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/2 cup panko crumbs or plain bread crumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper (optional)
- A pinch of cayenne (optional)
Others:
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Season Tomatoes: Liberally season green tomato slices with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Prepare Dredging Station: Set up three shallow bowls – one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of cornmeal, panko crumbs, and spices.
- Dredge Tomatoes: Coat each tomato slice in flour, then egg, and finally the crumb mixture. Repeat for all slices.
- Fry Tomatoes: Heat oil in a pan, fry tomato slices until golden brown on both sides.
- Drain and Serve: Drain fried tomatoes on paper towels or a wire rack. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use unripe green tomatoes for best results
- Ensure oil is hot before frying
- Slice tomatoes evenly for consistent cooking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
