Spicy Fried Green Tomatoes

A quick snack or appetizer during the hot summer months. Old time family recipe. If you like fried zucchini you will like this.

Original recipe makes 6 servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 (12 fluid ounce) can beer
1/2 cup oil for frying
5 green tomatoes, sliced 1/2 inch thick

  • PREP

    10 mins

  • COOK

    10 mins

  • READY IN

    20 mins

Directions

  1. In a bowl, mix the flour, black pepper, red pepper, garlic powder, eggs, and beer. The mixture should resemble pancake batter.
  2. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Dip tomato slices in the batter to coat, then fry in the skillet 5 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Eat while hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 207 kcal
Carbohydrates: 32.2 g
Cholesterol: 70 mg
Fat: 4.1 g
Fiber: 2.2 g
Protein: 7 g
Sodium: 40 mg