Ranch Fried Green Tomatoes

1 large egg

½ cup milk

1 cup white cornmeal

1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix (such as Hidden Valley Ranch®)

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

¼ teaspoon sea salt

1 cup vegetable oil, or as needed

1 green tomato, cut into 1/4-inch slices

Whisk egg and milk together in a bowl. Mix cornmeal, ranch dip mix, black pepper, and salt in a separate bowl.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Oil should be about 1/2 inch deep.

Dip tomato slices in egg mixture; coat each slice with the cornmeal mixture. Place tomatoes in the hot oil; fry until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Season with salt and black pepper.