Description
Southern Fried Green Tomatoes are a classic dish. This recipe uses firm unripe green tomatoes, sliced and fried to perfection. Enjoy this comforting, easy-to-make dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium green tomatoes, firm and unripe
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for a little kick)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Vegetable oil or shortening, for frying
Instructions
- Wash and dry the green tomatoes. Slice them about 1/4 inch thick.
- In a shallow dish, combine the flour, cornmeal, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Stir well.
- Pour the buttermilk into another shallow dish.
- Dip each tomato slice into the buttermilk, letting any excess drip off.
- Dredge the buttermilk-coated tomato slice in the flour mixture, pressing gently to ensure it’s fully coated. Shake off any excess flour.
- Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil or shortening in a large skillet over medium-high heat. The oil is ready when a small pinch of flour sizzles immediately upon contact.
- Carefully place the coated tomato slices in the hot oil in a single layer, without overcrowding the pan.
- Fry for 3-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the fried tomatoes from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use firm, unripe green tomatoes for the best texture. Ripe tomatoes will be too soft.
- Do not overcrowd the skillet while frying. Fry in batches if needed to maintain oil temperature and ensure even cooking.
- Season the tomatoes with additional salt immediately after frying, if desired.
- 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: 300-400 (estimated)
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A