Crispy Fried Green Tomatoes

With a big green tomato, egg, a little bit of butter milk, flour, cornmeal, salt, and pepper; you can have these tasty fried green tomatoes in no time!

Crispy Fried Green Tomatoes.

Ingredients:

• 1large green tomato.

• 1 egg

• 1/4 cup buttermilk

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

• 1/2 cup cornmeal

• Salt, to taste

• Black pepper, to taste

• Oil, for frying (vegetable or canola oil works well)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Tomato:

• Wash the green tomato thoroughly under cold water.

• Slice the tomato into thin, even slices, about 1/4 inch thick.

• Pat the slices dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This helps the coating adhere better.

1. Prepare the Breading Stations:

• In a shallow bowl, beat the egg and mix it with the buttermilk until well combined.
• In a separate shallow bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

1. Bread the Tomato Slices:

• Dip each tomato slice into the egg/buttermilk mixture, ensuring it is fully coated.

• Transfer the coated slice to the flour/cornmeal mixture.
• Dredge the slice until it is fully covered with the breading mixture.
• Press lightly to help the coating adhere.
• Shake off any excess coating.

1. Rest the Coated Slices:

• Place the breaded slices on a plate or a rack and let them rest for about 15 minutes.
• This helps the coating set and stick better during frying.

1. Fry the Tomato Slices:

• Heat about 1/2 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• You can test if the oil is hot enough by dropping a small piece of breading into the oil; it should sizzle and float to the top.

• Carefully place a few tomato slices into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
• Fry for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until each side is golden brown and crispy.

• Use a slotted spoon or tongs to transfer the fried tomatoes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

1. Serve:

• Serve the fried green tomatoes hot as an appetizer, side dish, or snack.
• They are delicious on their own or with a dipping sauce of your choice.

Enjoy your crispy fried green tomatoes!