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Fried Green Tomatoes
Fried Green Tomatoes are crispy on the outside and tangy and juicy on the inside. They are a fantastic appetizer all on their own, or you can use them to make salads, serve as a side, or use to top sandwiches and burgers!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 220 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3-4 unripe green tomatoes sliced into 1/4-inch thick discs
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg beaten
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus additional for seasoning the tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper plus additional for seasoning the tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Pinch of smoked paprika
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Wash and slice the green tomatoes into 1/4-inch thick slices. Arrange flat on a baking sheet and season with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Place the flour in a shallow dish or pie plate. In another shallow dish or pie plate, combine the cornmeal, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Whisk the egg and buttermilk together in a medium bowl.
- Dredge the tomato slices in flour first, shaking off any excess. Then dip the tomatoes in the buttermilk mixture. Finally, dredge in the cornmeal/breadcrumb mixture and set aside on a baking sheet or cutting board. Repeat with all tomato slices.
- Heat about 2 cups of oil in a large frying pan over medium high heat until the oil reaches 375°F or the oil immediately bubbles around the handle of a wooden spoon when you stick it into the hot oil. There should be about 1/2-inch of oil in the pan.
- Fry the tomatoes for 2 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy, then remove to a wire rack to drain. Work in batches so as not to crowd the pan.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
220kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
44mg
(15%)
Sodium
697mg
(29%)
Potassium
345mg
(10%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
703IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
72mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 220
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 220kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 697mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 345mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 703IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.