Fried Green Tomatoes - A Summer Ambrosia
Fried green tomatoes are a crunchy summer ambrosia that we eagerly anticipate every year. They are easy to make and a special addition to any summer meal.
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 119kcal
Ingredients
- 4 Firm green tomatoes the size of tennis balls
- 2 to 3 cups all purpose flour in plastic bag for 1st coating
- 1 cup Buttermilk for dipping amount as needed
- 2 cup Panko crumbs for coating amount as needed
- Peanut oil for deep frying
Instructions
- Cut off both ends of green tomatoes then slice into ¼ inch slices. If not frying right away, put them in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Store in the fridge until ready to use.
- Before dipping in flour, lightly spritz the green tomato slices with water - it helps the flour to adhere.
- Drop several slices into the all purpose flour bag and shake vigorously until well coated. Gently shake off excess flour from each slice before putting the slice in the buttermilk.
- Coat each slice with the buttermilk, let excess buttermilk drip off before placing the slice on the panko crumbs.
- Firmly press the panko crumbs onto both sides of the green tomato slice.
- Place the breaded slices on a cooling rack -- the cooling rack keeps the breading from getting soggy.
- Using tongs drop breaded slices into 350 F oil. Do not over crowd. Remove the slices from the oil when they reach a rich golden brown. Place them back on the cooling rack and salt the slices to taste.
- If you are doing several batches of the fried green tomatoes, you can keep them warm by placing the rack with the tomatoes in a 200 F oven.
Nutrition
Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 94mg | Potassium: 197mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 445IU | Vitamin C: 14.4mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1.4mg