Description
This Irresistibly Crispy Fried Green Tomatoes recipe features perfectly battered and golden-fried green tomato slices, seasoned with a flavorful blend of spices and served hot for a deliciously crunchy appetizer or side dish. Quick to prepare and easy to fry to crispy perfection, these fried green tomatoes are a Southern classic that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Tomatoes
- 4 medium green tomatoes, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
Breading
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Wet Mixture
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Frying
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Prepare Tomatoes: Slice the green tomatoes into 1/4-inch thick rounds and pat them dry using paper towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring better adherence of the breading.
- Set Up Dredging Station: Arrange three shallow bowls: fill the first with all-purpose flour; beat the eggs and mix with buttermilk in the second; and combine cornmeal, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder in the third.
- Bread the Tomato Slices: Dip each tomato slice first into the flour to coat lightly, then into the egg and buttermilk mixture, and finally into the seasoned cornmeal mixture, pressing gently to ensure an even coating.
- Heat the Oil: Pour about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil into a large skillet and heat over medium-high heat until the oil shimmers, indicating it’s hot enough for frying.
- Fry Tomatoes: Carefully place coated tomato slices in batches into the hot oil. Fry each side for 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Avoid overcrowding to maintain oil temperature.
- Drain and Serve: Remove fried tomatoes with a slotted spatula and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil. Sprinkle with extra salt while still hot. Serve immediately with ranch dressing or a spicy aioli for dipping.
Notes
- Use firm green tomatoes for best texture and flavor.
- Patting tomatoes dry helps the breading stick better and prevents sogginess.
- Monitor oil temperature closely to avoid burning or greasy tomatoes.
- Serve fried green tomatoes immediately for the crispiest experience.
- For a spicier twist, add cayenne pepper to the cornmeal mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
