Fried Green Tomatoes
Enjoy the classic taste of fried green tomatoes while benefiting from healthier cooking methods and ingredients.
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Equipment
- 3 bowls for breading
Ingredients
- 2 Large green beefsteak or similar tomatoes
- 1/2 cup Avocado oil, beef tallow, or lard
- 1/2 cup Flour
- 2 Eggs, beaten
- 1 cup Plain bread crumbs
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Sea salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
- Slice the tomatoes 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick.
- Heat avocado oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium to medium high heat. The temperature of the oil should be between 350℉ and 375℉ while frying the tomatoes.
- Set up the 3 bowls for a breading station. In the first bowl=flour, second bowl= eggs, third bowl= bread crumbs, garlic powder, sea salt, and pepper.
- Once the oil is hot, dip one tomato slice at a time into the flour, then egg, then breadcrumb bowls.
- Carefully place the breaded tomatoes into the hot oil and cook for about 1-2 minutes per side or until golden brown. Place the cooked tomatoes on a paper towel lined plate and continue the batch.
- Serve immediately with ranch dressing.
Nutrition
Serving: 3slicesCalories: 150kcal
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