Easy Southern Fried Green Tomatoes

Cornmeal-coated green tomato slices are fried until crisp and golden. They're perfect as a southern appetizer or for a unique take on a classic B.L.T.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 189 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• sea salt to taste
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup canola oil for frying, or as needed
• waxed paper
• 2 pounds green tomatoes, sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.

Step 2

Beat eggs and water in a shallow bowl. Place flour and cornmeal in 2 separate shallow bowls. Season cornmeal with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Dip each tomato slice into flour, then dip into egg mixture. Press tomato into cornmeal mixture, shaking off excess. Transfer tomato to prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining tomato slices, arranging tomatoes in a single layer.

Step 4

Heat about 1/4 inch canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat until oil begins to shimmer. Fry tomatoes in batches until golden and crisp, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towel-lined plates. Repeat with remaining tomatoes.