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Fried Green Tomatoes

Fried Green Tomatoes

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, appetizers, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, divided
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup cornmeal
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 3 green tomatoes, cut into 1/3-inch slices
  • Vegetable oil

Instructions
 

  • Make dredges: Mix together egg and buttermilk; set aside. Combine 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, cornmeal, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl or pan.
  • Coat green tomato slices: Dredge tomato slices in remaining 1/4 cup flour; dip in egg mixture, and dredge in cornmeal mixture.
  • Fry tomatoes: Pour oil to a depth of 1/4 to 1/2 inch in a large cast-iron skillet; heat to 375°F. Drop tomatoes, in batches, into hot oil, and cook 2 minutes on each side or until golden.
  • Drain on paper towels or a rack. Sprinkle hot tomatoes with salt.
Keyword Fried Green Tomatoes
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