Description
Southern charm meets culinary delight in this classic fried green tomatoes recipe that brings zesty flavor to your plate. Crispy cornmeal coating and tangy green tomatoes create a mouthwatering Southern staple you’ll savor with pure comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 medium green tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick (0.6 cm)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (120 milliliters)
Coating Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (120 grams)
- 1 cup cornmeal (120 grams)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Cooking Ingredient:
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare green tomatoes by cutting into uniform 1/4-inch rounds, ensuring consistent thickness for even cooking.
- Create a seasoned flour mixture by blending flour with salt, black pepper, paprika, and optional cayenne for a zesty kick.
- Whisk buttermilk and eggs together in a separate bowl to create a smooth, binding coating for the tomatoes.
- Arrange cornmeal in a third shallow container, ready for the final crispy layer.
- Develop a precise coating technique: first dredge tomato slices in seasoned flour, then dip thoroughly in buttermilk mixture, and finally roll completely in cornmeal.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet to 350°F, ensuring the temperature is hot enough for crisp frying but not smoking.
- Carefully place coated tomato slices into the hot oil, working in small batches to maintain optimal oil temperature and prevent overcrowding.
- Fry each side for 2-3 minutes until achieving a golden-brown, crispy exterior with a tender interior.
- Remove fried tomatoes using a slotted spatula and drain on paper towels to eliminate excess oil.
- Serve immediately while hot and crisp, accompanied by a complementary dipping sauce of choice.
Notes
- Select firm, slightly underripe green tomatoes for the best texture and crispiness when frying.
- Maintain consistent oil temperature around 350-375°F to ensure even browning without absorbing excess grease.
- Pat tomato slices dry with paper towels before coating to help breading adhere better and create a crunchier exterior.
- Let coated tomato slices rest for 5-10 minutes before frying to help breading set and prevent falling off during cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg