Description
Crispy fried green tomatoes with a golden crunch are a Southern delicacy that brings together tangy flavors and satisfying textures. Each slice is perfectly coated in seasoned flour and cornmeal, then fried until golden brown, making them an irresistible appetizer or side dish. Enjoy them warm, dipped in your favorite sauce, and let the nostalgia of summer days wash over you.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large firm green tomatoes, sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup coarse cornmeal
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Wash and slice green tomatoes into ½-inch rounds; pat dry with paper towels.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour mixed with salt and pepper, one with whisked eggs, and one with cornmeal.
- Dredge each tomato slice in flour, dip in egg wash, then coat in cornmeal.
- Heat about ½ inch of oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering (about 350°F).
- Carefully fry tomato slices for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 slices (90g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg