Description
Southern charm meets low-carb magic in these crispy keto fried green tomatoes, delivering a nostalgic crunch without the guilt. Perfectly seasoned almond flour coating promises a delightful bite you’ll savor from first taste to last.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 green tomatoes
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
Seasonings:
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
Cooking Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the green tomatoes by washing thoroughly and patting completely dry with paper towels. Slice tomatoes into uniform 1/4-inch thick rounds, ensuring consistent thickness for even cooking.
- Create a seasoned coating mixture by combining almond flour, grated parmesan, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in a shallow mixing bowl. Whisk ingredients until perfectly blended.
- Crack eggs into a separate bowl and beat until smooth and well-combined, creating a binding agent for the coating.
- Establish a breading station: arrange the seasoned flour mixture, beaten eggs, and a clean plate for finished tomato slices in sequential order.
- Dredge each tomato slice first in the seasoned almond flour mixture, ensuring complete coverage, then immediately dip into beaten eggs, allowing excess to drip off.
- Return the coated slice to the seasoned flour mixture for a second coating, pressing gently to help breading adhere firmly.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (around 375°F), adding optional butter for enhanced flavor and golden browning.
- Carefully place breaded tomato slices into hot oil, cooking for 2-3 minutes per side until achieving a crispy, golden-brown exterior.
- Remove fried tomatoes using a slotted spatula, transferring to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Allow tomatoes to rest for 2-3 minutes before serving, which helps set the crispy coating and prevents burning.
Notes
- Choose firm, unripe green tomatoes with a bright, slightly tart flavor for the best texture and taste.
- Pat tomatoes completely dry to ensure crispy coating and prevent oil splattering during frying.
- Swap almond flour with coconut flour or crushed pork rinds for alternative low-carb coating options.
- Experiment with additional spices like cayenne or smoked paprika to customize the flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 575mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 186mg