Sure! Here’s a classic Southern Fried Green Tomatoes recipe — crispy, tangy, and perfect as an appetizer, side dish, or sandwich topper.
🍅 Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe
⏱ Prep Time: 15 minutes
⏱ Cook Time: 10 minutes
🍽 Serves: 4
✅ Ingredients:
- 4 medium green tomatoes (firm and unripe)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornmeal
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (or crushed crackers)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika (optional, for flavor)
- Vegetable oil for frying
🔪 Instructions:
1. Prep the tomatoes:
- Slice green tomatoes into ¼-inch thick rounds.
- Lightly sprinkle with salt and let them sit for 5–10 minutes on paper towels to draw out moisture. Pat dry.
2. Set up a breading station:
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together buttermilk and egg.
- In another bowl, mix flour, cornmeal, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, and paprika.
3. Bread the tomatoes:
- Dip each tomato slice into the buttermilk mixture.
- Then coat in the dry breadcrumb/cornmeal mix, pressing gently so it sticks.
4. Fry:
- Heat ½ inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot (about 350°F / 175°C).
- Fry tomatoes in batches for 2–3 minutes per side or until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
🥣 Serve with:
- Ranch dressing
- Spicy remoulade
- Garlic aioli
- Hot sauce
🔥 Pro Tips:
- Make sure the oil is hot enough, or the tomatoes will soak up too much oil and turn soggy.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the breading for heat.
- Use a wire rack instead of paper towels if you want extra-crispy results.
Let me know if you’d like a gluten-free, oven-baked, or air-fryer version!
