Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe

Here’s a classic Southern Fried Green Tomatoes recipe 🍅✨
Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside.

Fried Green Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 3–4 firm green tomatoes, sliced ¼-inch thick

• Salt & black pepper

• ½ cup all-purpose flour

• ½ cup cornmeal (or cornmeal + breadcrumbs mix)

• 2 large eggs

• ¼ cup milk or buttermilk

• Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)

Instructions

1. Prep tomatoes:

   • Slice tomatoes and lightly sprinkle both sides with salt.

   • Let sit 5 minutes, then pat dry.

2. Set up dredging station:

   • Bowl 1: flour

   • Bowl 2: eggs + milk, whisked

   • Bowl 3: cornmeal (season with pepper if desired)

3. Coat tomatoes:

   • Dredge each slice in flour → egg → cornmeal.

4. Fry:

   • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat (about ¼ inch deep).

   • Fry tomatoes in batches 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.

5. Drain & serve:

   • Remove to paper towels. Serve hot.

Optional Add-Ons

• Add paprika or cayenne to the cornmeal for a little heat

• Use buttermilk for extra tang

• Mix Parmesan into the coating for more flavor

Serving Ideas

• Ranch or comeback sauce

• As a side dish or sandwich topping

• With eggs for breakfast