Fried Green Tomatoes

By alas14

Ingredients

• FRIED GREEN TOMATOES:
• 1 cup flour, divided
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup cornmeal
• Kosher salt
• Pinch cayenne pepper
• 8 slices green tomato, 3/4 to 1-inch thick (about 2 medium green tomatoes)
• Vegetable oil, for frying

Preparation

Step 1

For the tomatoes: In a large shallow dish, add 1/4 cup flour. In a separate baking dish, beat the egg, buttermilk, baking powder and baking soda. In a separate large shallow dish, add the remaining 3/4 cup flour, cornmeal, salt and cayenne pepper.

Dredge the tomatoes in the flour, followed by the egg mixture and finally coat with the cornmeal mixture, shaking off any excess in between dredges. Place the tomatoes on a wire cooling rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet. Repeat the process with all the tomatoes.

Pour a 1-inch layer of vegetable oil into a cast-iron skillet. Heat the oil over high heat until it reaches 350 degrees F. Carefully add 4 tomato slices to the oil and fry until the tomatoes are golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side. Transfer the fried tomatoes to a baking sheet or plate lined with paper towels, season with salt and cool. Repeat with the remaining slices.