Sunday, June 15, 2014

Fried Green Tomatoes

Amazing summer appetizer or side dish!

3-4 green tomatoes
2 eggs
1/2 c. cornmeal
1/2 c. flour
salt, pepper, cayenne pepper
oil for frying
Ranch dressing for dipping

Slice tomatoes with mandolin or knife about 1/4 inch thick.
Whisk eggs in bowl. Mix together cornmeal, flour, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper.
Heat oil in frying pan. Dip tomato slices in egg, then dredge in flour mixture. Carefully shake off excess. Fry until both sides are light brown. Work in batches of about 4-5 tomatoes at a time. Place on paper towel to drain off extra oil and sprinkle with salt. Serve with Ranch dressing on the side.