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fried green tomatoes recipe

Crispy and tangy fried green tomatoes, a classic Southern dish, perfect as an appetizer or side.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Tomatoes
  • 4 medium green tomatoes sliced into 1/4 inch thick rounds
Breading
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
Egg Mixture
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon milk
Frying
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Slice the green tomatoes into 1/4 inch thick rounds and set aside.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until well combined.
Breading
  1. Dip each tomato slice into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off.
  2. Coat the tomato slice in the cornmeal mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
Frying
  1. In a frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat until hot.
  2. Fry the breaded tomato slices in batches for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
  3. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fried tomatoes to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serving
  1. Serve hot, optionally with a dipping sauce like remoulade or ranch dressing.

Notes

Fried green tomatoes are best enjoyed fresh and hot. You can also add spices to the flour mixture for extra flavor.