Crispy Fried Green Tomatoes
A classic Southern dish, these crispy fried green tomatoes bring a crunchy texture and tart flavor that evokes warm summer memories.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium green tomatoes
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Slice the tomatoes into 1/4 inch slices.
- Soak the slices in buttermilk for at least 1 hour.
- Combine cornmeal, flour, salt, pepper, and paprika in a shallow dish.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat, about 1/2 inch deep.
- Dredge each slice of tomato in the cornmeal mixture.
- Fry the tomato slices until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Drain the fried tomatoes on paper towels.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
For extra flavor, add parmesan cheese to the dredging mixture or experiment with spices like garlic powder or cayenne.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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