Southern Fried Green Tomatoes - Crispy Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe - Ellen’s Homemade Delights 🍅

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt adds creaminess while reducing calories.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: polenta

Ground oats provide a similar texture with added health benefits.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier but more expensive.

Rinse and cut the green tomatoes into 1/4 inch thick slices.

Sprinkle the tomato slices with a mixture of 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/2 teaspoon white or black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Let sit for 10 to 15 minutes to drain excess juices.

Prepare the first coating by mixing 1 cup all purpose flour with 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon white or black pepper, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning in a shallow dish.

In a second dish, mix 1 extra-large egg, 1 cup buttermilk, and dashes of hot sauce until well blended.

In a third dish, combine 1 1/4 cups Italian-Style breadcrumbs and 1 cup regular yellow cornmeal.

Dip each tomato slice into the flour mixture, shaking off excess, then into the egg and buttermilk mixture, and finally into the cornmeal and breadcrumb mixture, pressing to coat evenly. Let sit for about 5 minutes to set the coating.

Heat canola or vegetable oil in a cast iron skillet or large skillet until hot, about 350 degrees.

Carefully add the coated tomato slices to the hot oil, frying each side for about 3 to 5 minutes until golden brown.

Remove the fried tomatoes and place on a cookie sheet lined with wire racks and paper towels to absorb excess oil.

Garnish with chopped parsley or chives and serve hot.

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