Southern Fried Green Tomatoes
Golden, crispy, and tangy, these Southern fried green tomatoes are the ultimate snack or side. With a crunchy cornmeal coating and juicy center, they’re simple, budget-friendly, and wildly addictive.
Ingredients
- 4 medium green tomatoes sliced ¼-inch thick
- 1 cup buttermilk or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar
- 1 cup cornmeal fine or medium grind
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika smoked if preferred
- 1 teaspoon salt plus more for sprinkling
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Slice tomatoes into ¼-inch thick rounds. Avoid slicing too thin or thick.
- Soak slices in buttermilk for 10 minutes to tenderize and help coating stick.
- Mix cornmeal, flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Remove tomato slices from buttermilk, shake off excess, and dredge in the cornmeal mixture. Press to coat thoroughly.
- Heat ½ inch of oil in a skillet over medium-high. Fry tomatoes 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle with salt and serve hot.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer at 375°F to keep crisp. Freeze by laying slices on a baking sheet, then transferring to a bag. For extra crunch, mix in panko. Want it vegan? Use almond milk + lemon juice and a flax egg.
Nutrition
Calories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 1.5mg
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