Yield: 4 Servings
Fried Green Tomatoes
This crispy and golden fried green tomatoes recipe with spicy Cajun seasoning is an easy 20-minute Southern appetizer!
Ingredients
- 3 to 4 firm green tomatoes, sliced ¼” thick
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, divided
- ½ cup fine corn meal
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup oil, such as vegetable, avocado, peanut, or canola oil all work
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Instructions
- You will need 3 shallow bowls. In the first bowl, combine ½ a cup of flour, cornmeal, and the Cajun seasoning, set aside. In the second bowl, add the remaining ½ cup of flour. Add the beaten eggs to the final bowl.
- Dredge the tomato slices first in the flour, then coat in the egg mixture, and lastly dredge in the cornmeal mixture and set aside on a tray. Repeat until all the tomato slices are coated.
- Heat the oil to around 350°F to 375°F in a large, deep sided skillet. Use enough oil to cover the bottom of the skillet and come up on the sides slightly. Once the oil is hot, test it by dropping in a little flour. If it bubbles, the oil is hot. We highly recommend using a clip-on pot thermometer to monitor the temperature of your oil.
- Carefully add in the breaded tomato slices, frying on each side for 2 to 3 minutes, flipping only once. Remove from the oil and set on a tray lined with paper towels. Repeat until all the tomatoes are fried golden and crispy.
- Serve immediately with a little sprinkle of salt. I love to serve ours with a little pimento cheese and fresh chives on top, or with remoulade sauce for dipping!
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Notes
Store: Like most fried foods, these are best served fresh. However, you can save the leftovers, they just won't ever be as crispy as they were freshly fried. Transfer cooled tomatoes to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 3 days. For best results, I recommend laying paper towels between each tomato.
Reheat: For the crispiest results, use the air fryer at 375°F and cook them for 2 to 3 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving, Calories: 250kcal, Carbohydrates: 44g, Protein: 10g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 93mg, Sodium: 50mg, Potassium: 343mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 1220IU, Vitamin C: 22mg, Calcium: 34mg, Iron: 3mg