Fried Green Tomatoes
Fried Green Tomatoes are a delightful Southern dish featuring crispy, golden-brown slices of unripe tomatoes, perfect as an appetizer or side.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 180kcal
Ingredients
- 4 medium green tomatoes
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Optional: hot sauce for serving
Instructions
- Wash and slice the green tomatoes into 1/4-inch thick slices.
- Soak the tomato slices in buttermilk for about 10 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix the cornmeal, flour, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Remove the tomatoes from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off.
- Dredge each slice in the cornmeal mixture, ensuring an even coating.
- Carefully place the coated tomatoes in the skillet.
- Fry each slice for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the fried tomatoes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve hot, optionally with hot sauce or your favorite dip.
Nutrition
Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Fiber: 2g