This recipe will guide you to make the perfect crispy and delicious fried green tomatoes. The tangy flavor and crunchy texture of these tomatoes make them a popular Southern dish. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you can recreate this classic and iconic dish in your own kitchen. Serve them as an appetizer, side dish, or even as a topping for burgers or sandwiches. Get ready to impress your friends and family with these mouthwatering fried green tomatoes!
Ingredients
- 4 green tomatoes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Directions
- Wash the green tomatoes thoroughly and slice them into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
- In a shallow dish, combine the flour, cornmeal, salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
- In another dish, whisk together the eggs and buttermilk.
- Dip each tomato slice into the flour mixture, coating both sides evenly.
- Next, dip the coated tomato slice into the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off.
- Return the tomato slice to the flour mixture and coat it again for a second time.
- Repeat the dipping process with all the tomato slices.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Carefully place a few tomato slices into the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.
- Fry the tomatoes for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they turn golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer the fried tomatoes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Continue frying the remaining tomato slices in batches until all are cooked.
- Serve the perfect fried green tomatoes hot and enjoy!
