Description
Learn how to make delicious crispy Fried Green Tomatoes with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect as a Southern appetizer or a tasty summer snack, these golden-brown tomato slices are sure to be a hit.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 medium green tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Breading Mixture:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare Tomatoes: Slice the green tomatoes and lay them on a paper towel-lined tray. Sprinkle both sides with salt and let sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Create Breading Station: In three separate bowls, place the flour, whisk together the eggs and buttermilk, and combine the cornmeal, breadcrumbs, black pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne if using.
- Coat Tomatoes: Dredge each tomato slice in flour, dip into the egg mixture, then coat thoroughly in the cornmeal mixture.
- Fry Tomatoes: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet, fry the tomatoes in batches for 2–3 minutes per side or until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve: Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra crunch, use panko breadcrumbs.
- Delicious with dipping sauces like ranch, remoulade, or spicy aioli.
- Lighter option: Bake at 425°F on a wire rack for 20–25 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3–4 slices
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
