FRIED GREEN TOMATOES 🍅

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Ingredients

  • 3–4 firm green tomatoes
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • ½ cup flour
  • 2 eggs
  • ÂĽ cup milk or buttermilk
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • Oil for frying

Optional:

  • Cayenne pepper
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Ranch or remoulade sauce

Instructions

1. Slice the Tomatoes

  • Cut tomatoes into ÂĽ-inch slices.
  • Pat dry with paper towels.

2. Set Up Breading Stations

  • Bowl 1: flour + salt + pepper
  • Bowl 2: eggs + milk
  • Bowl 3: cornmeal + paprika

3. Bread the Tomatoes

  • Dip each slice into:
    1. Flour
    2. Egg mixture
    3. Cornmeal mixture

4. Fry

  • Heat about ½ inch of oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Fry tomatoes 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.

5. Drain & Serve

  • Place on paper towels or a wire rack.
  • Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Tips for Extra Crunch

  • Use cornmeal for classic Southern texture.
  • Don’t overcrowd the pan.
  • Keep finished slices warm in a low oven while frying batches.

Perfect as an appetizer, side dish, or sandwich topping.

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