Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe
Ingredients
- 3–4 medium green tomatoes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornmeal (or breadcrumbs if you prefer)
- 1–2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk or buttermilk
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika (optional)
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Slice the tomatoes
Cut green tomatoes into slices about 1/4–1/2 inch thick. Pat dry with paper towels. - Prepare coating stations
- Bowl 1: flour mixed with salt, pepper, and paprika
- Bowl 2: beaten eggs mixed with milk
- Bowl 3: cornmeal
- Coat the tomatoes
- Dip each slice in flour first
- Then dip into egg mixture
- Finally coat well with cornmeal
- Fry the tomatoes
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat
- Fry slices for about 2–3 minutes per side
- Cook until golden brown and crispy
- Drain and serve
Place on paper towels to remove excess oil. Serve hot.
Serving ideas
- Ranch or garlic mayo dip
- As a side with chicken or burgers
- In sandwiches or BLT style