Fried Canned Green Tomatoes: Easy Southern Style Delight
Enjoy a flavorful twist on a Southern classic with these Fried Canned Green Tomatoes, perfect for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can green tomatoes
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Drain the canned green tomatoes and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- In a bowl, mix the cornmeal, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Dunk each tomato slice in buttermilk, then coat in the cornmeal mixture.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Fry the coated tomato slices until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot as an appetizer or side dish.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add garlic powder to the cornmeal.
- These fried tomatoes pair well with a dipping sauce like ranch or aioli.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1-2 servings
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Fried Canned Green Tomatoes, Southern Recipe, Easy Fried Tomatoes