Fried Green Tomatoes

• large green tomatoes↗2
• flour↗1 cup
• plain breadcrumbs↗1 cup
• potato flakes1 cup
• garlic powder↗3 tablespoons
• onion powder↗3 tablespoons
• cornstarch↗1 cup
• buttermilk↗2 cups
• bottle frank's red hot sauce (optional)↗1 ounce

  optional

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat oil in a deep fryer, cast iron pan or what ever you use to deep fry.

2. 2

   Cut off the top and discard. Slice tomatoes into 1/2 slices and discard the bottom.

3. 3

   In a large bowl combine all the dry ingrediants except the corn starch. With a wisk stir until mixed well.

4. 4

   Add corn starch to a deep bowl.

5. 5

   Pour buttermilk into a bowl.

6. 6

   Lightly salt the tomato slices on both sides. The Frank's hot sauce has salt, so don't go overboard. If you choose not to use Frank's use a little more salt.

7. 7

   When the oil is at temperature use a fork to pick up a slice. Put it into the cornstarch and coat. Tap off the excess cornstarch and dip into the buttermilk a couple times. Then coat it the flour mixture.

8. 8

   Add to the oild and repeat until you have several slices cooking.

9. 9

   Occasionally flip to brown evenly on both sides.

10. 10

    Once they are golden brown, remove from oil and place on a pan or plate covered in a papertowel.

11. 11

    (Optional) Sprinkle whatever amount of Frank's you want and enjoy.