Description
Southern Fried Green Tomatoes bring a crispy, tangy slice of comfort right to your plate. Slicing firm green tomatoes, coating them in seasoned cornmeal, and frying until golden brown creates a perfect Southern side dish that feels like home.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 medium-sized green tomatoes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornmeal
Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup buttermilk
- Vegetable oil
Instructions
- Rinse green tomatoes carefully under cold water, removing all surface dirt. Dry completely with a clean kitchen towel.
- Cut tomatoes into ¼-inch thick uniform slices using a sharp serrated knife.
- Arrange tomato slices on paper towel-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle lightly with salt and let rest for 15-20 minutes to draw out moisture.
- Create flour mixture by combining 1 cup flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon paprika, and ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper in a shallow dish.
- Whisk 2 large eggs and ¼ cup buttermilk together in a second shallow dish until smooth and well blended.
- Pour 1 cup cornmeal into a third shallow dish for final coating.
- Dredge each tomato slice completely in seasoned flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- Dip floured tomato slice into egg mixture, allowing surplus to drip away.
- Roll slice in cornmeal, pressing gently to ensure full coverage.
- Heat vegetable oil to 350°F in large skillet, creating ¼-inch oil depth.
- Carefully place breaded tomato slices into hot oil, avoiding overcrowding.
- Fry for 3-4 minutes until golden brown, maintaining medium heat.
- Flip slices and cook additional 3-4 minutes until both sides are crispy.
- Transfer fried tomatoes to paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
- Sprinkle with salt immediately after removing from skillet.
Notes
- Pat the tomatoes completely dry before breading to ensure a crispy exterior and prevent oil splattering.
- Use firm, unripe green tomatoes for the best texture and flavor, avoiding overly soft or ripe ones.
- If avoiding gluten, swap wheat flour for rice flour or gluten-free all-purpose blend to keep the recipe accessible.
- For a lighter version, consider baking the breaded tomato slices at 425°F for 15-20 minutes, turning halfway through cooking.
- Prep Time: 35-40 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 minutes
- Category: Fried
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg