Easy Fried Green Tomatoes
This recipe for Fried Green Tomatoes is incredibly easy and will have you hooked! It makes for a great side or potluck option.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 3 medium-sized green tomatoes sliced into 1/3-inch slices
- Vegetable oil amount varies
- 2 eggs lightly beaten
- 1 cup of all purpose flour
- 1 cup of Italian breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon of sea salt
GARNISHParsley (optional)
Instructions
- Pour vegetable oil into a large cast-iron skillet ( approx. a depth of 1/4 to 1/2 inches deep)
- Heat to 375° degrees F. To test the heat, flick a few breadcrumbs into the oil. If the oil doesn't react/spit, it's not hot enough yet).
- Lightly beat the eggs in one bowl; set aside.
- Put the flour in it's own bowl; set aside.
- Combine the breadcrumbs, sea salt, and ground black pepper; set aside.
- Create a small assembly line next to your skillet, or as close by as you can, so you can dredge your tomato slices and place them in the skillet with less of a mess.
- Dredge each tomato slice in flour, followed by the egg, followed by the breadcrumb mixture.
- Carefully place the tomato slices into the hot oil, in batches, cooking for 1-2 minutes per side or until golden brown on both sides.
- Remove the golden slices with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels or a rack to drain absorb/drain the oil.
- Garnish with parsley if desired.
- Serve hot with dipping sauce of your choice. If serving on their own, sprinkle with a bit of sea salt.
Notes
*6 servings as an appetizer
To kick things up a notch, add 1 teaspoon of desired seasoning to the breadcrumb mixture! It could be chili powder, cayenne pepper, Old Bay seasoning - get creative!
