Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe

Here’s a classic Southern Fried Green Tomatoes recipe—crispy on the outside, tender and tangy on the inside 🍅

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🍅 Fried Green Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 3–4 firm green tomatoes

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ cup all-purpose flour

• ½ cup cornmeal (or breadcrumbs for a softer crust)

• 1 tsp paprika

• ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)

• 2 eggs

• ¼ cup milk or buttermilk

• Vegetable oil (or bacon grease) for frying

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Instructions

1. Slice the tomatoes

   • Cut tomatoes into ¼-inch thick slices.

   • Lightly salt them and let sit 5–10 minutes. Pat dry.

2. Set up dredging stations

   • Bowl 1: flour

   • Bowl 2: eggs whisked with milk or buttermilk

   • Bowl 3: cornmeal, paprika, garlic powder, pepper

3. Coat the tomatoes

   • Dredge each slice in flour → egg wash → cornmeal mixture.

   • Press gently so coating sticks.

4. Fry

   • Heat about ½ inch of oil in a skillet over medium heat (350°F / 175°C).

   • Fry tomatoes in batches, 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown.

5. Drain & serve

   • Remove to a paper towel–lined plate.

   • Sprinkle lightly with salt while hot.

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🍽 Serving Ideas

• With remoulade, ranch, or spicy mayo

• On a BLT-style sandwich

• Topped with pimento cheese

• Alongside eggs for brunch

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🔥 Pro Tips

• Use very firm, unripe tomatoes—soft ones won’t crisp.

• Don’t overcrowd the pan or the coating will fall off.

• For extra crunch, mix ½ cornmeal + ½ breadcrumbs.

If you want a baked, air-fryer, or gluten-free version, just say the word!