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Fried Green Tomatoes
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Easy Fried Green Tomatoes

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Southern dish made with sliced unripe green tomatoes. They’re a must-have during summer when tomatoes are in season!
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes

SERVINGS

4

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Heavy Skillet

Ingredients

  • 4-6 green tomatoes sliced thick
  • 2 cups vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Use a heavy skillet and heat oil to 350 degrees F
  • Beat eggs in a bowl with the 2 tablespoons of water
  • In a separate bowl, mix cornmeal with salt and pepper
  • Dip tomato slices in the egg wash, and then coat with the cornmeal mix
  • Fry in the oil for 2-3 minutes in small batches until golden brown. Let cool on wire rack or paper towels to absorb excess oil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 1153kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 114g | Saturated Fat: 90g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 631mg | Potassium: 416mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 911IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crispy tomatoes, fried green tomatoes, summer recipe
Servings: 4
Calories: 1153kcal