Dairy-Free Crispy Southern Fried Tomatoes
Experience the irresistible crunch and tang of **Dairy-Free Crispy Southern Fried Tomatoes**, a plant-based twist on a beloved Southern classic. This easy recipe features green tomatoes coated in a perfectly spiced blend of flour and cornmeal, then fried to golden perfection. A creative combination of unsweetened almond milk and apple cider vinegar serves as a dairy-free buttermilk alternative, ensuring a deliciously crisp crust without compromising on flavor. With just 30 minutes from prep to plate, these fried tomatoes make a delightful appetizer, snack, or side dish. Pair them with your favorite dipping sauce for a crowd-pleasing treat that's entirely dairy-free! Ideal for vegan and lactose-intolerant diets, this recipe showcases traditional Southern comfort with a modern twist.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Green tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Cornmeal
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup Vegetable oil
Instructions
Slice the green tomatoes into 1/4-inch thick slices and sprinkle both sides with salt. Let them sit for about 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
In a shallow bowl, mix together the flour, cornmeal, ground black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
In another bowl, combine the unsweetened almond milk and apple cider vinegar. This will act as your dairy-free buttermilk.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Pat the tomato slices dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
Dip each tomato slice into the almond milk mixture, allowing any excess to drip off, then dredge it in the flour mixture, pressing gently to ensure an even coating.
Carefully place the coated tomato slices in the hot oil, frying them in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. Cook each side for about 3-4 minutes or until the coating is golden brown and crispy.
Once fried, transfer the tomatoes to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serve immediately, optionally with your favorite dipping sauce, and enjoy the crispy, tangy delight!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2540 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 217.7 g | 279% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.8 g | 154% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 135.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2580 mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 152.7 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.0 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.0 g | ||
| Protein | 20.9 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 503 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 1332 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
