This delicious and crispy Best Fried Green Tomatoes recipe is a perfect snack or appetizer for any occasion. Coated with seasoned cornmeal, these tangy and savory green tomatoes are fried until golden brown and crunchy on the outside, and juicy on the inside.
**Nutrition:**
– Calories: 223 kcal
– Fat: 11 g
– Saturated Fat: 1 g
– Sodium: 342 mg
– Potassium: 467 mg
– Carbohydrates: 28 g
– Fiber: 3 g
– Sugar: 5 g
– Protein: 4 g
– Vitamin A: 832 IU
– Vitamin C: 31 mg
– Calcium: 30 mg
– Iron: 1 mg
**Ingredients:**
– 4 large green tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices
– 2 cups cornmeal
– 1 tsp. paprika
– 1 tsp. garlic powder
– 1 tsp. onion powder
– 1 tsp. salt
– 1/2 tsp. black pepper
– 2 eggs, beaten
– 1/4 cup milk
– Vegetable oil for frying
**Instructions:**
1. In a shallow dish, mix together cornmeal, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
2. In another shallow dish, beat together eggs and milk.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Dip each tomato slice into the egg mixture, then into the cornmeal mixture, pressing gently to coat.
5. Place the coated tomato slices in the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes on each side.
6. Transfer the fried green tomatoes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
7. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce, if desired.
**Additional Notes:**
– This recipe serves 4-6 people as an appetizer.
– Cooking time: 15 minutes
– Preparation time: 10 minutes
– Category: Appetizer
– Cuisine: Southern