Crunchy Fried Green Tomatoes With Fresh Tomato Salsa

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Advanced
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Golden, cornflake-crusted slices of tart green tomato topped with a bright, zesty fresh salsa
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Crunchy Fried Green Tomatoes With Fresh Tomato Salsa

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 45.4

Description

This Southern-inspired dish transforms firm, unripe tomatoes into a crispy, savory delight. The tangy bite of the green tomato is perfectly balanced by the crunchy cornflake coating and the rich, buttery fry. Topped with a fresh, chunky tomato salsa, it offers a burst of acidity and freshness that cuts through the richness. Ideal as a hearty appetizer for parties or a unique side dish for summer barbecues, these fried tomatoes are both nostalgic and innovative. They require minimal ingredients but deliver maximum flavor, making them a crowd-pleaser for any occasion where you want to showcase seasonal produce with a twist.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Slice the green tomatoes into approximately 1/2-inch thick rounds, yielding about 12 slices.
  3. In a shallow bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon sugar, and 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper.
  4. In a second shallow bowl, whisk together 1 large egg and 1 tablespoon milk.
  5. In a third shallow bowl, coarsely crush 5 cups of cornflakes with your hands.
  6. Working with one slice at a time, dredge the tomato in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
  7. Dip the floured slice into the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off.
  8. Coat the slice thoroughly with the crushed cornflakes, pressing gently to adhere, then place on a baking sheet.
  9. Repeat the breading process for all remaining tomato slices.
  10. In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil over moderate heat until the foam subsides.
  11. Fry 3 tomato slices until golden brown on each side, about 3 minutes per side. Be careful not to let the cornflakes burn.
  12. Transfer the fried slices to paper towels to drain briefly.
  13. Repeat the frying process with the remaining butter and oil for the rest of the tomato slices.
  14. Arrange the drained tomato slices in a single layer on a clean baking sheet.
  15. Bake in the middle of the oven for about 4 minutes, until tender and hot throughout.
  16. Serve immediately topped with fresh tomato salsa.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 45.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.5g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 9.1mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 10.4g4%
Dietary Fiber 4.5g18%
Sugars 5.4g
Protein 2.0g4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: appetizer, cornflakes, crispy, dinner, fried, green tomatoes, home cooking, pan-fried, salsa, southern, snack, summer, vegetarian, vegan, vegetables
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