Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1 1⁄2 cups buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon self rising flour, plus
- 1 1⁄2 cups self rising flour (to make self rising add 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour, 2 1/4 teaspoons backing powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt and whisk together)
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, divided
- 2 teaspoon granulated garlic, divided
- 2 teaspoon granulated onion, divided
- 2 teaspoon paprika, divided
- 5 large green tomatoes, cut into 1/4 inch slices
- vegetable oil (for frying)
- all purpose seasoning salt
Directions
In a bowl, mix together the eggs and buttermilk. Whisk in 1 tablespoons flour, 1/2 the salt, 1/2 the pepper, 1 teaspoon each of other seasonings. Soak the tomatoes in this liquid for about half an hour.
Whisk together the remaining flour, salt, pepper and other seasonings
Heat oil to 350 F in a heavy skillet.
Dredge the tomato slices, one at a time in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess. Dip back into the buttermilk mixture then back into the flour.
Drop gently in the oil. Do not over crowd them and fry until golden brown.
Drain on wire rack and sprinkle with a little all purpose seasoning.
Try using this batter for onion rings, bell pepper rings, cucumbers or any frying. It isn’t just for fried green tomatoes.
