Fried green tomatoes are a timeless and delicious way to make the most of unripe tomatoes. Here’s how to prepare this irresistible dish:

**Ingredients:**

**Oil:** for frying

**For the tomatoes:**
– 4 green tomatoes, sliced

**Dry ingredients:**
– ½ cup of flour
– ½ cup of cornmeal
– 2 teaspoons of garlic powder
– 2 teaspoons of onion powder
– Salt and pepper to taste

**Wet ingredients:**
– 1 cup of milk
– 2 eggs
– Salt and pepper to taste

**Instructions:**

1. Begin by heating oil in a pan over medium-high heat until it shimmers—this is the key to achieving that perfect crispy texture.
2. In one bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients—milk, eggs, and a pinch of salt and pepper. In another bowl, combine the dry ingredients—flour, cornmeal, garlic powder, onion powder, and additional salt and pepper for a flavor boost.
3. Once your oil is at the ideal temperature, take a slice of tomato and dip it into the egg mixture, ensuring it’s well-coated.
4. Next, generously coat the tomato slice in the flour mixture, covering it thoroughly for that irresistible crunch.
5. Gently place the coated tomato slice into the hot oil. Fry it until both sides achieve a beautiful golden brown color and a crunchy crust.
6. Continue this delightful process with the remaining tomato slices.

You’ll be left with a plate of fried green tomatoes that are not only crispy and flavorful but also a true crowd-pleaser. Enjoy every delectable bite!

Fried Green Tomatoes

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Ingredients

• Oil
• 4 green tomatoes sliced
• dry ingredients:
• ½ cup of flour
• ½ cup of cornmeal
• 2 teaspoons of garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons of onion powder
• salt and pepper to taste
• Wet ingredients:
• 1 cup of milk
• 2 eggs
• salt and pepper

Instructions

Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. In one bowl, combine the wet ingredients, while in another bowl, mix the dry ingredients. Once the oil reaches the right temperature, take a slice of tomato, dip it in the egg mixture, and then coat it in the flour mixture. Carefully place the coated tomato slice into the hot oil, frying it until both sides are perfectly golden brown and crispy. Continue this process with the remaining tomato slices, and you’ll have a delicious dish ready to enjoy!