Fried Green Tomatoes with Marinara Sauce

I bet you’ve heard of fried green tomatoes, but have you ever tried them? Just add a side of marinara sauce or ranch dressing (or both!) and you’ll be wondering how spent all these years not knowing the goodness that is a fried green tomato.

Course Appetizers, Sides, Snacks

Cuisine American

Recipe Type Cast Iron Skillet, Garden Harvest, Summer, Summer Snacks, Vegetables, Vegetarian

Skill Level Easy

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 6

Total Time 16

Servings Servings

Calories 221kcal

Author Angela G.

Equipment

cast iron skillet

Ingredients

2 large green tomatoes, sliced
¼ cup flour
2 eggs
¼ cup breadcrumbs seasoned or unseasoned
¼ cup cornmeal
Salt to taste
Marinara sauce or Ranch dressing for dipping
Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

Whisk eggs in a small bowl.
In another small bowl, add flour.
In a third small bowl, add breadcrumbs and cornmeal. Season with salt and, if desired, Italian spices. Toss with a fork until blended.
Slice tomatoes about ¼" thick.
Heat ¼" of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Oil is ready when a drop of water dripped into the pan sizzles.
While the oil is heating up, dip and thoroughly coat tomato slices in flour, then egg, then breadcrumb mixture.
Carefully place breaded tomato slices in the hot oil using tongs or a fork. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side or until golden brown on both sides.
Remove tomato slices and place on a plate lined with a paper towel to absorb excess oil.
Serve hot with a side of marinara and/or ranch dressing.

Notes

Use a fork to transfer tomatoes from bowl to bowl to prevent your fingers from getting caked with breadcrumbs.
Tomatoes should be golden brown. If they are getting too dark in color. Reduce heat to cool the oil down.

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