Southern Fried Green Tomatoes
Southern Fried Green Tomatoes is a delicious dish made by coating slices of unripe green tomatoes in seasoned cornmeal or flour and then frying them until they are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. They are a popular Southern dish known for their tangy flavor and crispy texture.
Ingredients
- 4 large green tomatoes sliced into 1/4 inch rounds
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, mix together the cornmeal, flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In another shallow dish, whisk together the eggs and milk.
- Dip each tomato slice into the egg mixture, letting any excess drip off, then coat both sides with the cornmeal mixture.
- Heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Carefully place the coated tomato slices into the hot oil in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.
- Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the fried green tomatoes from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
- Feel free to adjust the seasonings to your liking and serve the fried green tomatoes with a side of ranch dressing or remoulade sauce for dipping.
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 295kcal (15%)Carbohydrates: 52g (17%)Protein: 11g (22%)Fat: 5g (8%)Saturated Fat: 1g (6%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 84mg (28%)Sodium: 354mg (15%)Potassium: 582mg (17%)Fiber: 6g (25%)Sugar: 9g (10%)Vitamin A: 1351IU (27%)Vitamin C: 44mg (53%)Calcium: 61mg (6%)Iron: 3mg (17%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
