Southern Fried Green Tomatoes

These Southern fried green tomatoes are dipped in egg, coated in a mixture of cornmeal and flour, and cooked until golden for a comforting appetizer or snack.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 289 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 tablespoons milk
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 extra large egg
• 3 green tomatoes, sliced 1/2 inch thick
• 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil, or more as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat 1/4 inch olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Dip tomato slices in egg mixture, then dredge in cornmeal mixture to coat.

Step 3

Working in batches, fry tomatoes in hot oil until browned on both sides.

Step 4

Whisk egg and milk together in a shallow bowl until well combined. Mix cornmeal and flour together in a second shallow bowl until well mixed.