Fried Green Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 2 green tomatoes, sliced into ½ inch slices

• 2 eggs

• 1 cup flour

• 1 cup cornmeal

• 1 tsp paprika, optional 

• 1 tsp cayenne, optional

• Canola oil

• salt & pepper to taste 

Method 

• In a medium skillet, heat about ¼ inch of canola oil over medium-high heat.

• In a bowl whisk together eggs and set aside. Mix cornmeal, paprika, cayenne, salt & pepper, and set aside. Put 1 cup of flour in a bowl and set aside. 

• Dip tomato slices in flour, then dip into egg, then press each side into cornmeal mixture. Repeat with each tomato slice.

• Working in batches, place as many tomatoes as will comfortably fit in the pan. Fry until golden & crispy, about 3-4 minutes each side.

• Enjoy!