5 from 15 votes
Fried Green Tomatoes
Fried Green Tomatoes are crisp slices of unripe tomatoes coated in a flour, cornmeal, and breadcrumb mixture seasoned with salt and pepper, then fried in canola oil until golden brown. This method creates a crunchy exterior contrasting with the tender, slightly tart tomato inside, offering a classic Southern appetizer or side.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
6
Servings
Calories:
172 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 large tomato green
- 2 egg
- 1/2 cup milk whole
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs plain
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
- canola oil for frying
Instructions
- Cut out the core of the tomato.
- Slice the tomatoes into 1/4 inch slices.
- Make a dredging station, in one bowl eggs and milk are whisked together, in a second bowl the flour and in the third bowl the cornmeal, breadcrumbs, salt and pepper mixed together.
- Dip the tomato slices in the flour, then the milk/egg bowl then the breadcrumbs bowl.
- Place onto a cookie sheet while you coat the remaining slices.
- To a deep skillet add the canola oil, 1 inch deep on medium high heat.
- Using a spatula slide the tomato slices into the hot oil and cook for 3-4 minutes or until browned on each side.
- Remove the cooked tomato slices to a cooling rack.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
172kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
57mg
(19%)
Sodium
491mg
(20%)
Potassium
247mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
502IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
61mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 172
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 172kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 491mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 247mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 502IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.