Easy Southern Fried Green Tomatoes

Easy Southern Fried Green Tomatoes
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    25 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    40 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    84

A symphony of tangy, crisp, and savory flavors, these fried green tomatoes are a delightful Southern treat. Perfect as a starter or a standout ingredient in a creative sandwich.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    32 g
  • Cholesterol
    47 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    6 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    74 mg
  • Sugar
    5 g
  • Fat
    5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper. (5 minutes)

02

Step

Set up your dredging station: In a shallow bowl, place the flour. In a second shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs and water. In a third shallow bowl, combine the cornmeal, salt, and pepper. (10 minutes)

03

Step

Dredge each tomato slice: First, dip a tomato slice into the flour, ensuring it's fully coated. Next, immerse it in the egg mixture. Finally, press it firmly into the cornmeal mixture, shaking off any excess. Place the dredged tomato slice onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining slices, arranging them in a single layer. (20 minutes)

04

Step

Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it shimmers, indicating it's hot enough for frying. (5 minutes)

05

Step

Working in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan, carefully place the dredged tomato slices into the hot oil. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy. (15-20 minutes)

06

Step

Remove the fried green tomatoes from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. (5 minutes)

07

Step

Serve immediately and enjoy!

For an extra layer of flavor, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the cornmeal mixture.
Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying; otherwise, the tomatoes may become soggy.
Don't overcrowd the pan, as this will lower the oil temperature and result in less crispy tomatoes.
Serve with a creamy dipping sauce such as remoulade or ranch for an enhanced experience.

Cortney Carroll

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 28 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (9)
  • Hope Damore

    These were so easy to make and tasted amazing! My family loved them.

  • Antwon Kshlerin

    I used gluten-free flour and they turned out great!

  • Agustina Kulas

    I made these for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone wanted the recipe.

  • Orion Rau

    These are a summer staple in my house now!

  • Krista Huel

    Adding the cayenne pepper was a great suggestion! It gave them the perfect amount of heat.

  • Julie Wiegandlindgren

    The best fried green tomatoes I've ever had!

  • Ines Gottlieb

    Easy recipe to follow. I will definitely make it again!

  • Ralph Rolfson

    The cornmeal crust was perfectly crispy. I added a little garlic powder for extra flavor.

  • Adriel Schinner

    My tomatoes weren't very ripe, but they still tasted delicious when fried.

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