Fried Green Tomatoes
A crunchy, tangy, savory appetizer for a special occasion or every day dinner.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 151kcal
Ingredients
- 2 green tomatoes, sliced 1/4 - 1/3-inch thick
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup plain cornmeal
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/4-1/2 cup vegetable oil or Crisco, as needed
Instructions
- Mix cornmeal, flour, cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper in a shallow dish.
- Pour buttermilk into another shallow dish.
- Heat oil on medium-high (about 375°) in a large cast iron skillet.
- Dip tomato slices in buttermilk and then dredge in cornmeal.
- Place tomato slices in hot oil and fry about 2 minutes per side, until lightly browned.
- Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.
