Description
Southern Fried Green Tomatoes are a classic dish featuring firm, unripe green tomatoes sliced and fried to golden perfection. This traditional recipe brings a taste of the South to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 firm green tomatoes, unripe
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Vegetable oil or shortening, for frying
Instructions
- Wash and slice green tomatoes into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Discard the ends.
- In a shallow dish, whisk together flour, cornmeal, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Pour buttermilk into another shallow dish.
- Dip each tomato slice first in buttermilk, letting excess drip off.
- Then dredge the tomato slice in the flour mixture, pressing gently to ensure an even coating.
- Heat about 1/2 inch of oil or shortening in a large skillet over medium-high heat. The oil is ready when a drop of water sizzles when added.
- Carefully place coated tomato slices in the hot oil, without overcrowding the skillet.
- Fry for 3-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove fried tomatoes from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve immediately as a side dish or appetizer.
Notes
- Choose very firm, unripe green tomatoes for the best texture. Ripe tomatoes will be too soft.
- Do not overcrowd the pan when frying; this can lower the oil temperature and result in greasy tomatoes. Fry in batches if necessary.
- Season the tomatoes immediately after frying for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 250-300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15-20g
- Saturated Fat: 3-5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10-15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25-30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg