Description
Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these Southern-style Fried Green Tomatoes are a delicious appetizer or side dish packed with tangy flavor and crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium green tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Slice the green tomatoes and sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Set up a breading station with three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs mixed with buttermilk, and one with a mixture of cornmeal and breadcrumbs.
- Dip each tomato slice first in flour, then egg mixture, then the cornmeal-breadcrumb mix, pressing gently to adhere.
- Heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Fry the tomato slices in batches, about 2–3 minutes per side or until golden and crispy.
- Remove and drain on paper towels. Serve hot.
Notes
- Serve with ranch dressing or a spicy remoulade sauce for dipping.
- For extra crunch, double coat the tomatoes by repeating the egg and cornmeal steps.
- Use a thermometer to keep the oil around 350°F (175°C) for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: fried green tomatoes, Southern recipe, crispy tomatoes, appetizer, vegetarian