Description
These Fried Green Tomatoes are a crunchy Southern snack that’s quick to prepare and perfect for sharing, offering a bright, tangy bite with a golden crust.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 3-4 firm green tomatoes (Choose solid tomatoes with smooth skin.)
- 1 cup all purpose flour (For breading.)
- 2 large eggs
- 1-3 tablespoons buttermilk or regular milk (Used in egg mixture.)
- 1 cup cornmeal (Can substitute with half cornmeal and half breadcrumbs.)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder (Optional but recommended.)
- Oil for frying vegetable, canola, or peanut oil (For frying the tomatoes.)
- Salt and black pepper (To taste.)
Instructions
Preparation
- Slice the tomatoes about a quarter inch thick.
- Lay slices on paper towels, sprinkle both sides with salt, and let them sit for 10 minutes.
- Blot the tops to remove excess moisture.
- Set up three bowls: flour in the first, eggs and a splash of milk in the second, and cornmeal mixed with paprika, pepper, and garlic powder in the third.
- Bread each slice: flour first, then egg, then cornmeal, pressing lightly for the coating to stick.
Cooking
- Heat about half an inch of oil in a skillet over medium to medium-high heat.
- Fry in batches for about 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown, avoiding crowding the pan.
- Transfer to a wire rack or paper towels and sprinkle with a tiny pinch of salt while hot.
Dipping Sauce (Optional)
- Mix together mayo, hot sauce, lemon juice or pickle juice, garlic powder, and optional sweet relish for a quick spicy dipping sauce.
Notes
Serve immediately for best texture. You can keep them crispy by using a wire rack and avoiding stacking. Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven or air fryer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
