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Fried green tomatoes are a classic Southern dish made using sliced unripe green tomatoes. You must try this recipe this summer when tomatoes are in abundance! 
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Fried Green Tomatoes

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizers or Main
Cuisine: Southern
Keyword: fried green tomatoes, green tomatoes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 3 medium sized firm green tomatoes sliced crosswise into 1/2 inch slices
  • kosher salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 to 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper*
  • 2 to 3 large eggs lightly whisked
  • 1 to 2 cups panko
  • peanut, canola, or olive oil for frying**
  • Maldon sea salt flakes and pepper to serve

Instructions

  • Sprinkle green tomato slices with kosher salt. Let sit for 5 minutes on a plate. Set up your breading station: using shallow bowls: mix the flour with the cayenne pepper, have your eggs in a second bowl and the panko in the third bowl.
  • Prep your oil (about about 1/4-inch of oil to 370 F) in your pan or deep skillet. Let heat up.
  • Prep your tomatoes: Coat a tomato slice in the seasoned flour on both sides, then dip it into the eggs and then coat with the panko and place it on a tray or plate. Repeat with the remaining tomato slices.
  • Working in batches, fry the tomato slices for about 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove the fried green tomatoes to paper towels or a rack to drain and sprinkle them lightly with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

*or a blend of cayenne + paprika. I used 1 tablespoon
**Use enough to cover the bottom of your pan but the tomato does NOT need to be completely submerged in the oil. Don't use too much.