Grandmother always said it was best to place fried green tomatoes on a brown paper bag to keep the tomatoes from being greasy.
| Level: | Intermediate |
| Total: | 35 min |
| Prep: | 15 min |
| Cook: | 20 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
| Level: | Intermediate |
| Total: | 35 min |
| Prep: | 15 min |
| Cook: | 20 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 4 cups self-rising flour
- 1 cup fine cracker meal
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup salt
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 4 cups whole milk
- 6 to 7 large green tomatoes
Instructions
- Combine all dry ingredients in large mixing bowl. Mix and sift at least twice before starting.
- In a separate bowl, combine eggs and milk to make egg wash mixture.
- Slice firm green tomatoes about a 1/2-inch thick. Put tomatoes in egg wash making sure tomatoes are coated well. Dredge tomatoes in dry batter coating well.
- Fry tomatoes in frying pan, medium high in vegetable oil until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 4 servings |
| Calories | 874 |
| Total Fat | 13 g |
| Saturated Fat | 6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 161 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 8 g |
| Sugar | 41 g |
| Protein | 30 g |
| Cholesterol | 117 mg |
| Sodium | 1714 mg |
| Serving Size | 1 of 4 servings |
| Calories | 874 |
| Total Fat | 13 g |
| Saturated Fat | 6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 161 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 8 g |
| Sugar | 41 g |
| Protein | 30 g |
| Cholesterol | 117 mg |
| Sodium | 1714 mg |
Reviews
I have tried other recipes for “Fried Green Tomatoes” and I have to say, this is the best recipe I have ever tried. My husband was very impressed with them as well.
Thanks so much for the recipe.
Thanks so much for the recipe.