Description
Southern comfort shines through these crispy, golden-crusted green tomatoes, a classic dish that whispers tales of summer gardens and family gatherings. Cornmeal-dusted slices offer a perfect balance of tangy fruit and crunchy exterior, inviting you to savor a true taste of homestyle Southern cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large green tomatoes
- 2 eggs
- 120 milliliters (4 fluid ounces) milk
- 125 grams (4.4 ounces) all-purpose flour
- 60 grams (2.1 ounces) cornmeal
- 50 grams (1.8 ounces) bread crumbs
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 10 milliliters (2 teaspoons) coarse kosher salt
- 1 pinch (¼ teaspoon) ground black pepper
Cooking Ingredient:
- 1 liter (33.8 fluid ounces) vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Slice green tomatoes into 1/2-inch (1.27 centimeters) thick rounds, discarding the thin end pieces to ensure uniform frying.
- Whisk eggs and milk together in a medium mixing bowl until the liquid becomes smooth and fully incorporated.
- Spread flour on a flat plate, creating an even coating surface for the initial dredging process.
- Prepare the crispy exterior coating by combining cornmeal, bread crumbs, salt, and ground black pepper in a separate shallow dish, ensuring all dry ingredients are well mixed.
- Dredge each tomato slice first in the flour, shaking off any excess powder to create a light, even layer.
- Submerge the floured tomato slice into the egg and milk mixture, allowing excess liquid to drip back into the bowl.
- Carefully press the moistened slice into the cornmeal and bread crumb mixture, ensuring complete and consistent coverage on all surfaces.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet to approximately 350°F (175°C), maintaining a depth of about 1/2 inch (1.27 centimeters).
- Gently place coated tomato slices into the hot oil, avoiding overcrowding to maintain proper cooking temperature.
- Fry each slice for 2-3 minutes per side, rotating when the bottom achieves a rich golden-brown color.
- Remove fried tomato slices and drain on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil and maintain crispiness.
Notes
- Green tomatoes require firm, slightly underripe produce to achieve the perfect crispy texture for frying.
- Selecting tomatoes with minimal soft spots ensures a consistent and delightful crunch in every bite.
- Creating a seasoned coating involves mixing cornmeal and breadcrumbs for maximum flavor and crispy exterior.
- Dredging technique matters: coat each slice thoroughly in flour, egg wash, and seasoned crumb mixture for optimal results.
- Oil temperature around 350°F guarantees golden-brown perfection without soggy or greasy tomato slices.
- Paper towel drainage helps remove excess oil, maintaining the crispy texture and preventing sogginess after frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 373 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 613 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 109 mg