Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe
Green fried tomatoes until golden brown.
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Ingredients
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Produce
Breading
Egg Mixture
Cooking
Method
Preparation
- 1
Slice the Tomatoes
Wash the green tomatoes and slice them into 1/4 inch thick slices.
- 2
Prepare the Breading
In a shallow bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- 3
Prepare the Egg Mixture
In another shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until well combined.
Frying
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- 5
Coat the Tomatoes
Dip each tomato slice first in the flour mixture, then in the egg mixture, and finally back into the flour mixture to coat thoroughly.
- 6
Fry the Tomatoes
Carefully place the coated tomato slices into the hot oil and fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
- 7