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Fried Green Tomatoes

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Take a big juicy bite out of Fried Green Tomatoes, a delectable dish that is synonymous with the South—a crispy, golden delight that's impossibly easy to make and just waiting to be your next favorite treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 311 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large green tomatoes
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 3 cups vegetable oil

Instructions
 

  • Slice the tomatoes ½-inch thick.
    Fried Green Tomatoes step 1
  • Gather three bowls. In one bowl whisk the buttermilk and eggs together. In another, add the flour. In the third bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, cornstarch, and salt.
    Fried Green Tomatoes step 2
  • Take each slice of tomato and gently dip it into the flour, then the egg mix. Repeat this process once more, then dip the tomato into the breadcrumb mix.
    Fried Green Tomatoes step 3
  • Heat the oil to 375°F in a heavy-based pot. Gently add the crumbed tomato into the oil and fry on each side until golden brown. Place onto paper towel or a metal rack to drain.

Notes

  • Heat the oil to 375°F to crisp the crust without overcooking the tomatoes.
  • Give each tomato slice ample room in the pot so they cook evenly and don't stick together.
  • Drain well after frying to maintain the coating's crispness.

Nutrition

Calories: 311kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 11gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 537mgPotassium: 368mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 909IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 83mgIron: 4mg
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