Description
Learn how to make crispy Fried Green Tomatoes with this easy recipe. Perfect as a Southern appetizer or side dish, these golden-brown tomato slices are crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Tomatoes:
- 4 medium green tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 1 teaspoon salt
Batter:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 3/4 cup cornmeal
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Others:
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare Tomatoes: Lay tomato slices on a paper towel-lined tray, sprinkle with salt, and let sit for 10 minutes. Pat dry.
- Create Batter: Place flour in a shallow bowl. Whisk eggs and buttermilk in another bowl. Combine cornmeal, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper in a third bowl.
- Coat and Fry: Dredge tomato slices in flour, dip in egg mixture, then coat in cornmeal mixture. Fry in hot oil for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain and Serve: Drain fried tomatoes on paper towels and serve hot.
Notes
- Serve with remoulade, ranch dressing, or spicy aioli for dipping.
- For extra crunch, use panko breadcrumbs instead of regular.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3–4 slices
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
