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Fried Green Tomato Recipe

Fried Green Tomato is one of the best ways to turn the unripe green tomatoes into something completely delicious.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings: 10 pieces
Author: Izzy

Ingredients

  • 2 large green tomatoes
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup white cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup fine bread crumbs
  • olive oil for frying

Instructions

  • Cut green tomatoes into 1/2 -inch slices.
  • Sprinkle them with salt, and let them rest for about 5 minutes.
  • In the meantime, mix the flour and Cajun seasoning in a bowl.
  • Then whisk together milk and egg in a sperate bowl.
  • Add flour and Cajun seasoning to the 3rd bowl.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Dip the green tomato slices in the flour mixture, then dredge them in the egg mixture. Finally mix white cornmeal and bread crumbs.
  • Once the oil is hot, add tomato slices into the skillet in one layer. Fry for 3-5 minutes on each side until brown. Cook in batches if necessary.
  • Remove from heat, serve and enjoy!