Southern Fried Green Tomatoes

This Southern fried green tomato recipe dips tomatoes in egg, coats in a mixture of cornmeal and flour, and cooks until golden for an 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 ¼ inch olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Whisk milk and egg together in a shallow bowl until well combined. Combine cornmeal and flour in a separate shallow bowl.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Lower tomatoes carefully into the hot oil in batches. Fry until browned on both sides.