Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe

Ohhh yes 🍅✨—Fried Green Tomatoes, crispy on the outside, tangy and tender inside. Pure Southern comfort.

Classic Fried Green Tomatoes

Serves: 4
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 10–15 minutes

Ingredients

• 3–4 firm green tomatoes

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ cup all-purpose flour

• ½ cup cornmeal (or cornmeal + breadcrumbs 50/50)

• 2 large eggs

• ¼ cup milk or buttermilk

• ½ tsp paprika

• ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)

• Oil for frying (vegetable, canola, or peanut oil)

Instructions

1. Slice tomatoes
   Cut into ¼–½ inch slices. Lightly salt and let sit 5 minutes; pat dry.

2. Set up dredging station

   • Bowl 1: flour

   • Bowl 2: eggs + milk

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

3. Coat
   Dredge tomato slices in flour → egg → cornmeal mixture. Press coating on gently.

4. Fry
   Heat ¼ inch oil in a skillet over medium heat (350°F).
   Fry tomatoes 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.

5. Drain & serve
   Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle lightly with salt.

Serving Ideas

• Classic with remoulade or ranch

• On a BLT-style sandwich

• Topped with pimento cheese

• With shrimp or crab for a Southern twist

Tips for Extra Crunch

• Double-dip in egg + cornmeal

• Use stone-ground cornmeal

• Don’t overcrowd the pan

Variations

• Spicy: Add cayenne or Creole seasoning

• Air fryer: 400°F for 10–12 minutes, flip halfway

• Baked: 425°F for 15–20 minutes

• Gluten-free: Use cornmeal + GF flour

If you want, I can also give you a Southern remoulade sauce or a cheesy baked version that’s next-level good 😏