Here’s a classic Southern recipe for Fried Green Tomatoes — crispy on the outside, tangy and tender on the inside. Perfect as an appetizer, side dish, or even on a sandwich.
🍅 Fried Green Tomatoes
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 3–4 firm green tomatoes
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp paprika (optional, for color & flavor)
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (or regular milk)
- 1–2 eggs
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
1. Prep the tomatoes
- Wash and slice tomatoes into 1/4–1/2 inch thick rounds.
- Pat slices dry with paper towels (removes excess moisture for crispiness).
2. Prepare the dredging station
- Bowl 1: Flour, salt, pepper, paprika.
- Bowl 2: Beat eggs with buttermilk.
- Bowl 3: Cornmeal (season with a pinch of salt if desired).
3. Coat the tomatoes
- Dip tomato slices in flour, shaking off excess.
- Dip in egg/buttermilk mixture.
- Coat thoroughly with cornmeal.
- Place on a plate or wire rack until ready to fry.
4. Fry
- Heat 1/4–1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking (about 350°F).
- Fry tomatoes in batches for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
5. Serve
- Serve warm.
- Optional toppings: ranch dressing, spicy aioli, or drizzle with honey for a sweet-savory twist.
- Delicious as a side, snack, or sandwich topping.
⭐ Tips
- Use firm, tart green tomatoes — ripening too much makes them mushy when fried.
- For extra crunch, double-dip: flour → egg → cornmeal → egg → cornmeal.
- Keep fried tomatoes warm in a 200°F oven while frying remaining batches.
- Can also bake for a lighter version: 425°F for 15–20 minutes, flipping halfway.
If you want, I can also give you:
🍅 Fried Green Tomato BLT Sandwich
🍅 Fried Green Tomatoes with Pimento Cheese
🍅 Oven-Baked Crispy Green Tomatoes
Which version should I give?
