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Appetizer for 4

Fried Green Tomatoes

Firm green tomato slices are seasoned, coated in flour, buttermilk, and cornmeal, then fried until crisp and golden.

$0.68per serving $
35 minstart to table
4servings

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb green tomatoes
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 3/4 cup canola oil (optional)

Steps

  1. Slice the tomatoes into half-inch rounds and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Mix flour and garlic powder in one shallow bowl, and mix cornmeal and paprika in another.
  3. Dip each tomato slice in buttermilk, then coat it with the flour mixture.
  4. Dip the coated slices in buttermilk again, then press them into the cornmeal mixture.
  5. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat to about 350 F.
  6. Fry the tomatoes for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden and tender.

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