Crispy Southern Fried Green Tomatoes

Ingredients Needed

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 2 large eggs

• 2 tablespoons water

• 1 cup yellow cornmeal

• sea salt and ground black pepper to taste

• 2 pounds green tomatoes, sliced

• 1 cup canola oil for frying, or as needed

Cooking Instructions

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In one shallow bowl, add flour. In a second shallow bowl, whisk together eggs and water. In a third shallow bowl, mix cornmeal, salt, and pepper.

3. Coat each tomato slice first in flour, then dip it into the egg mixture. Press the coated tomato into the cornmeal mixture, shake off any excess, and arrange them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.

4. Heat 1/4 inch of canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot and shimmering. Fry the tomatoes in batches, cooking each side for 3-4 minutes or until golden and crispy. Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels.

Note from the Editor:

The nutritional information for this recipe includes all of the breading ingredients. Keep in mind that the actual amount of breading consumed may vary. We’ve estimated the nutritional value of the oil used for frying based on a 10% retention rate after cooking. This value can change depending on factors like cooking time, temperature, ingredient density, and the type of oil used.

Nutrition Information (per serving)