Spicy Fried Green Tomatoes

INGREDIENTS:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1 teaspoon garlic powder

2 eggs, lightly beaten

1 (12 fluid ounce) can beer

1/2 cup oil for frying

5 green tomatoes, sliced 1/2 inch thick

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a bowl, mix the flour, black pepper, red pepper, garlic powder, eggs, and beer. The mixture should resemble pancake batter.
2. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Dip tomato slices in the batter to coat, then fry in the skillet 5 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Eat while hot.