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Fried Green Tomatoes

There’s something so special about fried green tomatoes. A popular appetizer in the summer, if you see these on a menu and order them, you’ll never regret it. And now you can make your own. Perfect as a snack or appetizer, fried green tomatoes boast all the juiciness of fresh green tomatoes along with a crispy breadcrumb coating. 
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Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large green tomatoes
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cornmeal
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ cup whole or 2% milk
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
  • Ranch dressing or similar, for dipping

Method
 

  1. Cut the tomatoes into ½-inch thick slices, discarding the ends.
  2. Whisk the milk and eggs.
  3. Put the flour in one shallow dish or plate.
  4. Combine the breadcrumbs with cornmeal, salt and pepper, and put that on another plate.
  5. Dip the tomato slices into the flour to coat.
  6. Next, dip them into the egg mixture.
  7. Finally, dip them into the breadcrumb mixture to coat completely.
  8. Add about ½ inch of oil to a skillet and then heat it over a moderate heat.
  9. Add the coated tomato slices and cook, in however many batches you need so the tomato slices don’t touch in the pan.
  10. Once crisp and golden underneath, flip the tomatoes over and cook the other side.
  11. Drain on paper towels and serve hot, with ranch dressing or whichever dipping sauce you prefer.