Irresistible Southern Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. Heat ¼ inch olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat for frying the green tomatoes.
2. Whisk milk and egg together in a shallow bowl until well combined to create the perfect batter base. Combine cornmeal and flour in a separate shallow bowl.
3. Dip tomato slices in milk mixture, then dredge in cornmeal mixture to coat each slice evenly.
4. Lower tomatoes carefully into the hot oil in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry until browned on both sides, achieving a crispy texture.

Nutrition

• Calories: 289 kcal
• Fat Content: 10 g
• Fiber Content: 3 g
• Sugar Content: 1 g
• Sodium Content: 300 mg
• Protein Content: 7 g
• Cholesterol Content: 37 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 43 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g