Easy Fried Green Tomatoes
- 3 Medium-sized Green Tomatoes, Sliced Into 1/3-inch Slices
- Vegetable Oil, As Needed
- 2 Eggs, Lightly Beaten
- 1 cup All-purpose Flour
- 1 cup Italian Breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
- Chopped Fresh Parsley For Garnish
- Pour vegetable oil into a large cast-iron skillet (approximately 1/4 to 1/2 inches deep).
- Heat to 375 degrees F. To test the heat, flick a few breadcrumbs into the oil.
- If the oil doesnt react or spit, its not hot enough yet.
- Lightly beat the eggs in one bowl; set aside.
- Put the flour in its own bowl; set aside.
- Combine the breadcrumbs, sea salt, and ground black pepper; set aside.
- Create a small assembly line next to your skillet, or as close by as you can, so you can dredge your tomato slices and place them in the skillet with less of a mess.
- Dredge each tomato slice in flour, followed by the egg, followed by the breadcrumb mixture.
- Carefully place the tomato slices into the hot oil, in batches, cooking for 12 minutes per side or until golden brown on both sides.
- Remove the golden slices with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels or a rack to drain absorb/drain the oil.
- Garnish with parsley if desired.
- Serve hot with dipping sauce of your choice.
- If serving on their own, sprinkle with a bit of sea salt.
- Note: To kick things up a notch, add 1 teaspoon of desired seasoning to the breadcrumb mixture!
- It could be chili powder, cayenne pepper, Old Bay seasoningget creative!
green tomatoes, vegetable oil, eggs, allpurpose, italian breadcrumbs, ground black pepper, salt, parsley
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/appetizers-and-snacks/easy-fried-green-tomatoes/ (may not work)