Fried Green Tomatoes

These country-style fried green tomatoes are coated in crushed saltine crackers, then fried in butter for a superbly delicious summer side dish.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 310 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup crushed saltine crackers
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 5 green tomatoes, sliced 1/2 inch thick
• 0.5 cup butter

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Stir flour, salt, and pepper together in a shallow bowl until well combined. Place crushed crackers in a second shallow bowl. Add beaten eggs to a third bowl.

Step 3

Dip each tomato slice in egg to coat, then in flour mixture. Dip floured tomato slice back into egg, then press into crushed crackers until evenly coated.

Step 4

Working in batches, cook tomato slices in hot butter until golden brown on each side, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Add more butter to the skillet as needed. Serve hot.