Description
Crispy fried green tomatoes with Southern flair are a delightful blend of crunchy and tangy flavors that bring comfort and nostalgia to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large green tomatoes (about 500g)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying (about 1 cup)
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 tbsp hot sauce
Instructions
- Slice the green tomatoes into half-inch thick rounds and pat dry with paper towels.
- Set up a dredging station: combine flour, salt, and pepper in one bowl; beat eggs in another; mix cornmeal with additional seasoning in a third bowl.
- Coat each tomato slice in flour, dip in egg wash, and roll in cornmeal.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Fry the coated tomato slices for about three minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Mix buttermilk and hot sauce for the dipping sauce while tomatoes cool slightly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 slices (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg