Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe
June 21, 2022
Fried green tomatoes are a classic Southern dish consisting of green unrip tomatoes, coated, then fried until they are crispy golden brown. They are a southern favorite during tomato season!
Summer is the season for tomatoes. Many people grown them in their gardens. Fried Green tomatoes are a great appetizer or side dish to make with the unrip green tomatoes you have growing. You can these fried green tomatoes in many restaurants in the southern united states.
What are Fried Green Tomatoes?
Fried green tomatoes are a culinary dish usually found in the Southern United States, made from unripe (green) tomatoes coated with cornmeal and fried.
Traditional preparation of fried green tomatoes begins by cutting the tomatoes into approximately ¼-inch (~0.6 cm) slices. They are then seasoned with salt and pepper, coated with corn meal, breadcrumbs, and flour in a shallow, then fried in vegetable oil for a few minutes each side, or until golden brown. Shallow frying is preferred, as the tomatoes do not float in the oil, which allows the weight of the tomato to press the cornmeal to the underside of the tomato.
The sliced tomatoes may be dipped in a liquid before the cornmeal is added. This liquid is usually buttermilk or beaten egg, egg results in a slightly firmer texture than buttermilk. Liquids are used because cornmeal does not readily stick to tomato slices. Adding the liquid helps the cornmeal stay in place during the cooking process. It also results in the coating on the tomato becoming thicker and less crunchy when compared to tomatoes cooked without a liquid wash.
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Ingredients for Fried Green Tomatoes:
- large green tomatoes
- eggs
- milk
- all-purpose flour
- cornmeal– Self Rising Cornmeal works best for this recipe.
- bread crumbs– You will want to use plain bread crumbs.
- salt and pepper
- vegetable oil for frying
Directions
- Slice tomatoes ½ inch thick. Discard the ends.
- Whisk eggs and milk together in a medium-size bowl. Scoop flour onto a plate. Mix cornmeal, bread crumbs and salt and pepper on another plate. Dip tomatoes into flour to coat. Then dip the tomatoes into milk and egg mixture. Dredge in breadcrumbs to completely coat.
- In a large skillet, pour vegetable oil and heat over a medium heat. Place tomatoes into the frying pan in batches, depending on the size of your skillet. Make sure tomatoes do not touch (to keep from overcrowding the pan). Fry for 2-3 minutes until tomatoes have browned. Flip and cook 2-3 more minutes. When both sides are golden brown, remove tomatoes from the skillet. Place on papers towels so excessive grease can drain.
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PrintFried Green Tomatoes Recipe
Fried green tomatoes are a classic Southern dish consisting of green unrip tomatoes, coated, then fried until they are crispy golden brown. They are a southern favorite during tomato season!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 large green tomatoes
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornmeal
- ½ cup bread crumbs
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Slice tomatoes ½ inch thick. Discard the ends.
- Whisk eggs and milk together in a medium-size bowl. Scoop flour onto a plate. Mix cornmeal, bread crumbs and salt and pepper on another plate. Dip tomatoes into flour to coat. Then dip the tomatoes into milk and egg mixture. Dredge in breadcrumbs to completely coat.
- In a large skillet, pour vegetable oil and heat over a medium heat. Place tomatoes into the frying pan in batches, depending on the size of your skillet. Make sure tomatoes do not touch (to keep from overcrowding the pan). Fry for 2-3 minutes until tomatoes have browned. Flip and cook 2-3 more minutes. When both sides are golden brown, remove tomatoes from the skillet. Place on papers towels so excessive grease can drain.
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