Description
Learn how to make crispy and flavorful Fried Green Tomatoes with this easy recipe. These tangy and savory tomato slices are coated in a crunchy cornmeal crust and fried to perfection.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 4 medium green tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Optional: ranch or remoulade sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Prepare the Tomatoes: Lay tomato slices on a paper towel-lined tray, sprinkle with salt, and let sit for 10-15 minutes. Blot dry.
- Set Up Dredging Station: Prepare three bowls with flour, egg-buttermilk mixture, and cornmeal-breadcrumb mixture.
- Dredge the Tomatoes: Coat each tomato slice in flour, egg mixture, then cornmeal-breadcrumb mixture.
- Fry the Tomatoes: Heat oil in a skillet, fry tomato slices in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain and Serve: Transfer fried tomatoes to a paper towel-lined plate. Serve warm with dipping sauce.
Notes
- Fried green tomatoes are best enjoyed fresh for optimal crispiness.
- For a spicier version, add cayenne to the breading mix.
- Leftover tomatoes can be reheated in an air fryer or oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2-3 slices
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
