Description
Southern Fried Red Tomatoes bring summer’s garden bounty right to your plate with crispy, golden perfection that makes dinner feel like a delightful celebration of fresh flavors.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 ripe red tomatoes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup vegetable oil
Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse your tomatoes under cool water, removing any stems or blemishes. Slice them into ½-inch thick rounds using a sharp knife.
- Combine 1 cup flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper in a shallow dish. Mix thoroughly to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Roll each tomato slice through the seasoned flour, ensuring complete coverage on both sides. Gently tap off excess flour for a light coating.
- Pour 1 cup vegetable oil into a large skillet. Heat to 350°F over medium-high heat, watching for a slight shimmer on the oil’s surface.
- Carefully place flour-coated tomato slices into the hot oil. Fry for 3 minutes until the bottom turns golden and crispy.
- Flip tomato slices and cook an additional 3 minutes on the opposite side. Look for an even, rich golden-brown color.
- Transfer fried tomatoes onto a paper towel-lined plate. Let them rest for 2 minutes to drain excess oil and maintain crispiness.
Notes
- Select firm, slightly underripe tomatoes for the best frying results, as they hold their shape better and won’t turn mushy.
- Ensure your oil is at the right temperature (around 350°F) to get a crispy golden exterior without soggy breading.
- Pat tomato slices dry with paper towels before coating to help the flour mixture stick more effectively.
- For a gluten-free version, swap wheat flour with cornmeal or almond flour for a crunchy alternative that works beautifully.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Fried
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg