Description
Southern charm meets culinary magic in these crispy Fried Green Tomatoes, a beloved classic that dances with tangy flavor and golden-brown perfection. Crunchy cornmeal coating and zesty seasonings invite you to savor a true taste of Southern hospitality on your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 green tomatoes (medium)
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Breading Ingredients:
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Cooking Ingredient:
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Carefully cut green tomatoes into uniform quarter-inch circular slices, ensuring consistent thickness for even cooking.
- Prepare a seasoned coating mixture by blending cornmeal, flour, salt, and black pepper in a wide shallow dish, creating a textured breading.
- Create a wet batter in a separate container by thoroughly whisking eggs and buttermilk until smooth and well integrated.
- Warm vegetable oil in a spacious cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium temperature, allowing it to reach optimal frying heat.
- Develop a dipping technique by first submerging each tomato slice completely in the egg-buttermilk mixture, allowing excess liquid to drip off.
- Generously coat the moistened tomato slice in the cornmeal mixture, pressing gently to ensure a complete and adherent breading layer.
- Carefully place breaded tomato slices into the hot oil, working in small batches to maintain consistent oil temperature and prevent overcrowding.
- Fry each side for approximately 2-3 minutes, watching for a golden-brown crispy exterior and rotating to achieve even coloration.
- Transfer fried tomatoes onto a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil and preserve crispiness.
- Serve immediately while warm, accompanied by a complementary dipping sauce for enhanced flavor and enjoyment.
Notes
- Choose firm, unripe green tomatoes for the best texture and tangy flavor that holds up during frying.
- Pat tomato slices dry with paper towels to ensure a crispy, even coating that sticks perfectly to the surface.
- Experiment with adding cayenne or smoked paprika to the cornmeal mixture for an extra kick of spice and depth of flavor.
- For a gluten-free version, swap wheat flour with almond flour or gluten-free cornmeal blend to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern (American)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg