Fried Red Tomatoes
These easy fried red tomatoes take minutes to put together, and are crunchy, juicy and flavorful all at the same time!
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 762kcal
Equipment
- 1 Platter
- 1 Large Skillet
Ingredients
- 2 Large Red Tomatoes I recommend beefsteak tomatoes
- 1 tsp Salt
- ½ cup Buttermilk
- 2 Large Eggs
- ½ cup Cornmeal
- ½ cup Flour
- ¾ cup Parmesan Grated (not shredded*)
- ½ tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- ¼ tsp Pepper
- 1 cup Vegetable Oil for frying
Instructions
- First, prep the tomatoes by cutting them into ½ inch slices. Place each slice on a platter lined with paper towels and sprinkle with salt to help[ draw out the excess moisture in the tomatoes. Let them sit for about 15 minutes, this will help the breading adhere better to the tomatoes.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs and buttermilk.
- In a separate bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.
- Dredge each tomato slice in the buttermilk/egg mixture then coat evenly in the cornmeal/parmesan mixture.
- Heat oil over medium heat in a large skillet then place the breaded tomatoes into the skillet to cook in batches. Fry each side for about 2-4 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oil as the cook to a paper towel lined platter and sprinkle with salt, to taste, while still hot.
- Best served hot!
Notes
Storage Instructions:
- If you have any leftover fried red tomatoes, you can move them to an airtight container and refrigerate them for 2-3 days, maybe more.
- Make sure you store them in a single layer, or use a parchment paper in between individual layers to keep the tomatoes from sticking to each other.
- While you can choose to reheat the tomatoes quickly in the microwave, they won't retain that crunch factor you're looking for. If you don't mind, go ahead and do it.
- If you really want that crispiness, you can choose to bake the tomatoes at 400 degrees for a few minutes, or even Air Fry them.
- What Size Should the Tomato Slices Be? I would recommend slicing them anywhere between 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch in thickness for best results.
- What Can I Use Instead of Cornmeal? You could use regular or panko breadcrumbs instead.
- What Kind of Tomatoes Can I Use For the Fried Red Tomatoes? You can use almost any kind of red tomatoes for this recipe.
Nutrition
Serving: 4Servings | Calories: 762kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 64g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 32g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 1226mg | Potassium: 405mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1090IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 288mg | Iron: 2mg