Fried Green Tomatoes

Fried Green Tomatoes are unripened tomatoes generously coated with a Panko and cornmeal seasoned breading and fried until golden brown and crispy. These are a must have in the summer when tomatoes are in season.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Southern

Keyword fried green tomatoes

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Servings

Calories 299kcal

Author Katie Cooksey

Ingredients

avocado oil or any neutral oil, for frying
4 green tomatoes large
½ cup milk
2 eggs beaten
1 cup flour
½ cup panko bread crumbs
½ cup cornmeal
2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Slice tomatoes 1/2 inch thick
Heat oil in a pan (about 1/2 inch deep - enough to fully submerge tomatoes) on medium/high heat.
Whisk flour, salt and pepper in a wide dish
Whisk eggs and milk together in a separate wide dish.
Whisk Panko and Cornmeal together in another wide dish
Dredge tomatoes in flour, then egg mixture, then panko/cornmeal mixture.
Carefully place tomatoes into pan and fry on each side until golden brown, being careful not to crowd the pan. You may have to do this in batches depending on the size of your pan.
Place browned tomatoes on paper towel lined platter, sprinkle with salt and serve immediately with a remoulade or dipping sauce of your choice.

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