Best Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe: A Crispy, Southern Classic
This Southern classic is crispy and perfectly seasoned. A delicious way to enjoy end-of-summer green tomatoes.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 medium green tomatoes sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Place sliced tomatoes on a plate and sprinkle with salt. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- In a shallow dish, combine flour, cornmeal, and pepper.
- In another shallow dish, pour the buttermilk.
- Dip tomatoes in buttermilk, then dredge them in the flour mixture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry tomatoes in batches until golden brown on each side.
- Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.
Notes
For an extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the flour mixture.