This classic Southern dish features tangy green tomatoes coated in a crispy, golden-brown crust. Perfect as an appetizer, side dish, or snack.
Preparation time
15min
Cooking time
10min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 egg
- 4 green tomatoes
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
Directions
Step 1
Slice the green tomatoes into 1/4-inch thick slices.
Step 2
Sprinkle both sides of each tomato slice with salt and pepper.
Step 3
Place the cornmeal and flour in separate shallow dishes.
Step 4
In another shallow dish, beat the egg and mix with the buttermilk.
Step 5
Dip each tomato slice first into the flour, then into the egg mixture, and then coat with cornmeal.
Step 6
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Step 7
Fry the tomato slices in batches until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Step 8
Drain the fried tomatoes on paper towels and serve warm.