Description
Southern charm meets culinary delight in these crispy Fried Green Tomatoes, a classic dish that brings rustic comfort to your plate. Tangy unripe tomatoes coated in seasoned cornmeal create a crunchy exterior that promises pure Southern hospitality with each delectable bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 medium green tomatoes, sliced
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) buttermilk
Coating Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) cornmeal
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) breadcrumbs
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Frying Ingredient:
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Carefully cut green tomatoes into uniform 1/4-inch thick circular slices, using a sharp knife to ensure even thickness. Gently blot each slice with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Prepare three separate shallow dishes: first with seasoned flour, second with whisked eggs and buttermilk, third with combined cornmeal, breadcrumbs, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- Coat each tomato slice systematically by first dredging in flour, ensuring complete coverage, then dipping thoroughly in egg mixture, and finally pressing firmly into cornmeal-breadcrumb mixture for a crisp exterior.
- Heat vegetable oil in a heavy skillet to 350°F, maintaining consistent medium temperature. Carefully place breaded tomato slices into hot oil, avoiding overcrowding.
- Fry tomato slices for approximately 3-4 minutes per side, rotating when bottom reaches a rich golden-brown color. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Transfer fried tomatoes onto clean paper towels, allowing excess oil to drain. Let rest for 1-2 minutes to help crisp coating set.
- Serve immediately while hot and crispy, accompanied by preferred dipping sauce such as remoulade, ranch, or spicy aioli.
Notes
- Pat green tomatoes thoroughly to remove excess water, ensuring a crispy, golden-brown coating that won’t become soggy during frying.
- Customize the cornmeal-breadcrumb mixture by adding cayenne, garlic powder, or dried herbs for an extra flavor punch.
- Swap wheat flour with gluten-free alternatives like rice flour or almond flour, and use gluten-free breadcrumbs to make the dish celiac-friendly.
- Maintain consistent medium heat and use a thermometer around 350°F to prevent burning and achieve perfect, evenly cooked tomato slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg