Here’s a classic Southern Fried Green Tomatoes recipe—crispy on the outside, tender and tangy inside.
🍅 Fried Green Tomatoes
Serves: 4
Prep & cook time: ~25 minutes
Ingredients
- 3–4 firm green tomatoes, sliced ¼-inch thick
- Salt & black pepper
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp milk or buttermilk
- ¾ cup cornmeal
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs (optional, for extra crunch)
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prep tomatoes:
Lightly salt tomato slices and let sit 5 minutes. Pat dry with paper towels. - Set up dredging station:
- Bowl 1: flour seasoned with salt & pepper
- Bowl 2: eggs whisked with milk
- Bowl 3: cornmeal, breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder
- Coat tomatoes:
Dredge each slice in flour, dip in egg, then coat in cornmeal mixture. - Fry:
Heat ¼ inch oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry tomatoes 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown. - Drain & serve:
Transfer to paper towels. Serve hot.
Serving Ideas
- Drizzle with hot honey or remoulade sauce
- Top with crumbled goat cheese
- Serve alongside fried chicken or shrimp
Tips
- Keep oil around 350°F / 175°C for best crispness.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan.
- Best eaten immediately.
If you want, I can also give you a baked or air fryer version that’s lighter but still crispy.