Mawmaw's Simple Fried Green Tomatoes

Green tomatoes are lightly coated in cornmeal and fried to a perfect light brown crispness. They are a quick and easy appetizer for any gathering.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 280 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• salt to taste
• 2 cups self-rising cornmeal
• 1 cup canola oil, or as needed
• 4 firm green tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 1 quart ice water, or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place tomato slices in a bowl of ice water; soak for about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Heat about 1/2 inch of canola oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.

Step 3

Combine cornmeal and flour in a bowl.

Step 4

Remove tomato slices from ice water, one at at time, and coat lightly in the cornmeal mixture; shake off any excess. Place in the hot oil.

Step 5

Cook tomato slices, working in batches, until edges are golden brown, about 4 minutes per side. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle lightly with salt.