Description
Fried green tomatoes are a beloved Southern delicacy, offering a delightful crunch and tangy flavor in every bite. Perfect for summer gatherings or as an irresistible appetizer, these crispy delights are simple to make and sure to impress your guests. Serve them warm with your favorite dipping sauce for an unforgettable taste experience that evokes nostalgia and joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium green tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornmeal (medium or fine ground)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Prepare the tomatoes by washing and slicing them.
- In one bowl, whisk together buttermilk and eggs. In another bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each tomato slice in the egg mixture, then coat in the flour-cornmeal mixture.
- Heat about 1 inch of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry tomato slices for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm with dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fried green tomato slice
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg